Are Aronia Berries the Newest Superfoods?
For those of you who are scratching your head wondering what aronia berries are, here’s the quick skinny: They have been around for a...
The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea
Matcha is a polyphenol-dense green tea used for centuries in Asia. Used at least since the 7th or 8th century in China, and various...
Coconut Oil 101: What You Need to Know About the Types of Coconut Oil
You could say coconut oil is experiencing a renaissance. Once shunned for its saturated fat ala the '80s fat-free craze, we've learned a thing...
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: Do You Know The Difference?
The terms “probiotic” and “prebiotic” show up frequently on food labels, television commercials, and health articles. It is apparent they are associated with good...
The Benefits Of Turmeric & Other Spices
Nowadays, a variety of herbal remedies - tinctures, supplements, lozenges, and others - are found in most households; they aren’t yet as popular, but...
12 Top Vegan Iron Sources
There is a lot to be said for following a vegan or vegetarian diet; an excess of iron generally isn’t one of them, particularly...
10 Healthy Foods to Help Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Diet and fitness go hand in hand. It's hard to excel at anything fitness related if you have a poor diet. Healthy foods can...
Are Dairy Alternatives As Healthy as You Think?
Milk is losing its image.
The smiling celebrity, glass uplifted, upper lip coated with a white milk moustache, has long represented easy consumption of calcium, protein,...
Phytonutrients: The Healing Power of Plants
We all hear about the value of eating our fruits and veggies. Let’s take a look at the power of their potent ingredient: phytonutrients.
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5 Reasons To Kick Factory Farmed Meats Off Your Plate
These days, just about everything is mass-produced, including our food, with large, factory-style farms churning out a seemingly endless supply of meat, chickens, eggs...