The health benefits of a plant-based diet include antioxidant protection and weight management, according to Harvard researchers, but meatless meals also mean you’re probably lacking some of the nutrients your body needs to function optimally. Learn more about essential vitamins for vegans here! (more…)
Send to Kindle The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the meal planning preparations, as well as the high levels of stress that accompany those preparations. Making enough food to feed everyone present can sometimes be tough all on its own, but when you add in the fact that some guests may have […]
Send to Kindle “Let them eat cake!” So said Marie Antoinette (allegedly). But what if you’re just a lowly peasant who can’t eat gluten, or perhaps someone from the Bourgeoisie following the Paleo diet? Cake often becomes the sweet centerpiece at birthday parties and many other get-togethers. If you’ve ever politely refused a slice because […]
Send to Kindle Let’s face it, many of us have way more on our plates than we should. Sometimes life feels so rush, rush rush and there are days where we only have time to whip together a quick meal. But it would be nice to not have to sacrifice nutrition for convenience. That’s why […]
Send to Kindle We all scream for ice cream, but if you’re lactose intolerant, you’re probably screaming for a different reason, like, “I want ice cream so bad! It’s not fair!” Well, Natural Healthy Concepts is here to help you out! We’ve rounded up some amazing DAIRY-FREE ice cream recipes to allow you to indulge […]
Send to Kindle American culture is stuffed with meat. It’s our starting point when cooking dinner and it’s in the overwhelming majority of menu items at most restaurants. For decades, we’ve been among the top meat-consuming countries in the world (and not just by a hair). There’s no single explanation for this phenomenon. There are […]
Send to Kindle He’s a former professional Iron Man competitor and author who has enlightened many people with his eye-opening philosophies on better nutrition. Brendan Brazier also founded and helped formulate the Vega line of sports & nutrition products as well as Thrive Foods Direct, which delivers whole food, plant-based meals directly to customers’ doors. […]
Send to Kindle Have you ever eaten a stuffed bell pepper for dinner? I think peppers are pretty well known for being stuffed and enjoyed as a meal. But, what about stuffed portobello mushrooms, squash or zucchini? Here are six unique stuffed veggie recipes created by healthy food bloggers around the web. The presentation, taste […]
Send to Kindle There’s a slight chill in the air and the autumn leaves are in full color right now – at least where we live. Fall is the perfect season for a steamy bowl of chili. Not only is it a satisfying and spicy meal – chili can also be quite healthy for you […]
Send to Kindle There’s something about fall that makes us crave soup. Nothing satisfies us more on a cool autumn day. Plus, the fruits and veggies that are in season – like the last of your tomatoes, pumpkin, squash, apples, sweet potatoes, onions, ginger and garlic make some of the best ingredients for a hot […]
