Staying hydrated in the summer is incredibly important. Dehydration can sneak up on you during the hottest days, especially while engaged in physically demanding activities. Water is the best way to stay hydrated. But if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun and moving around, then you need to be drinking beverages containing […]
We all know what it’s like to wake up bleary-eyed and drowsy in the morning, only to stumble to work in a persistent haze. Some of us feel this way well into the mid-morning, no matter how well we slept the night before. If this sounds like you, there are some important ways that you […]
Vitamin C supports hundreds of biological functions in the body, such as support for healthy-looking skin, bone health, and the normal healing process of the body. It is important to meet your daily requirement of vitamin C intake, because the body does not store vitamin C in fat like some nutrients. Thankfully, vitamin C is […]
We all know the importance of eating fruits and veggies, after all – we heard enough about it while we were growing up! But, sometimes that’s easier said than done. The truth is, most of us are just plain busy. Sometimes, too busy to eat the recommended three servings of fruit, and four servings of […]
Apples, oranges, bananas and strawberries. We all love them, and they provide some amazing benefits to our health. Ever feel like trying something new though? There are so many exotic “super†fruits out there that you’ve probably never even heard of. Best of all, not only are they delicious, some of the contain some mind-blowing […]
Bitter melon tea is a drink popular in India, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and (increasingly) the United States. “Bitter melon†is a moniker that Americans may find unappealing, especially when it precedes “teaâ€, but this perennial fruit has become used in many contemporary culinary dishes, has a history of inclusion in traditional remedies, […]
Biting into a juicy, fresh peach is like tasting the flavor of summer and letting it drip down your chin. It’s definitely fun to eat your peaches that way. But you may be missing out on some deliciously creative ways to use this summer fruit. We found some awesome peach recipes for you to try […]
Summertime is strawberry season. And it really is the perfect healthy food for this time of year. You may notice this fruit is more affordable at your local grocery store, and so you’ve stocked up. Or perhaps you went picking in a strawberry field and have more than you know what to do with. You’ve […]
I am attempting to grow a bucket garden this year. Nothing too fancy, just a few different vegetables that I’m hoping will grow successfully. I am brand new to gardening so I am interested to see how my new hobby goes but am excited about the possibility to grow my own food. My main reason […]
Most of us know that fruits and veggies are essential for everyday health and nutrition because of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients in them. But, phytonutrients, AKA phytochemicals – part of the natural compounds of plants – are gaining more credibility for their disease fighting qualities. Even though phytonutrients have always been a part of […]
