We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies, yet oftentimes lettuce wilts and grapes rot in our fridge as we pick less healthy snacks. We know we need to make better choices, but we are often overwhelmed by busy lifestyles and unhealthy habits. So how do you get more fruits and veggies […]
One of the best foods you can incorporate into your active lifestyle is fungi. Mushrooms have been widely used in both cooking and traditional medicine for thousands of years. Extremely common in various soups and sauces, as well as in countless meat, cheese, fish, and veggie dishes, most people are familiar with mushrooms. Chefs utilize […]
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to give coconut water a try. What’s coconut water? First, it’s important to know what it isn’t. Coconut water is: Not any drink with artificial or natural coconut flavoring. Not the same as coconut milk. Before moving on, let’s make clear that coconut milk takes coconut […]
Are you looking for a natural way to get relief from seasonal allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and sinus discomfort? If so, then a flushing solution may be the correct answer! But before rushing out to buy a product (some that we will recommend below), you may want to consider making […]
Vinegar is one of your home’s most useful cleaning products. If you check your cabinets, you probably have some in your pantry right now. But why is vinegar useful as a cleaning agent? You might have tossed some in a homemade salad dressing, or used it in a marinade, but the idea of using it […]
Basil essential oil is a common and popular essential oil, long used in applications ranging from aromatherapy to natural and complementary medicine. Basil leaves are easy to find at the grocery store or to grow at home. Dried, sweet basil leaves can add a warm, aromatic, and fragrant scent and flavor to all manner of […]
Dehydrated fruit and veggie chips are a fun, delicious, convenient, and portable way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. They have benefits for people of all ages, but for families with young children, they can also be a way to convince picky eaters to try fruits and veggies they may otherwise refuse. […]
If you follow a low-sugar or sugar-free diet, either for health or dietary reasons, you know how tough it can be to avoid sugar on Valentine’s Day. All chocolates, candy hearts, and other sugary decadent desserts that the holiday offers are incredibly tempting. Want to enjoy the treats of Valentine’s Day but avoid the sugar? […]
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with 1 in every 4 deaths in being attributed to cardiac causes. One of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease is by making healthy lifestyle changes like increasing your aerobic activity and cleaning up your diet. Fresh foods […]
There’s nothing better during the winter than curling up with a warm mug of tea. And with the illnesses, headaches, and colds that are more common during cold weather, the right recipe for a warming winter herbal tea can do more than just provide warmth. Herbal teas have long been used in natural medicine to […]
