Throughout history, ancient medicine practitioners have used fruits and vegetables for revitalizing and restoring the natural balance of body and mind. I believe that Mother Nature provides real gifts for us to restore our lost energy. When we are going through a challenging time, we can always find remedies from nature that are sure…
Growing your own vegetables is a great experience to have. There are many benefits, such as having the vegetables that you love on hand during growing season, knowing where your food is coming from, along with having pride that you grew the food that you enjoy eating. In order to grow a vegetable garden, though,…
Eating seasonal is important. It has many health and environmental benefits. Here are 5 green spring vegetables that you should be eating. Days are warming up and we are getting more sunlight during the day than before. As spring springs, it also makes spring vegetables bloom. Eating seasonally allows you to benefit most from foods…
Growing your own vegetables allows you to enjoy healthy home-grown foods. It improves nutrition and also reduces your grocery bills. Here are 9 of the finest vegetables you can grow right at home. Weather is getting warmer these days, but it might still be cold outside for most common vegetables. Thad’s why growing food in…
The Environmental Working Group has officially released their 2016 Dirty Dozen list — the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides — and the list is one you’ll want to read! Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Their findings are based on laboratory tests done…
With the spring season fast approaching, it’s a delight to find some of the amazing fruits and vegetables that you should be eating to treat yourself this season. These are some of the nutrition-filled Fruits & Vegetables, creations of mother nature! Following is a list of the 9 fruits and vegetables that you should definitely…
Have you ever had a “senior” moment? These days, you don’t have to be a senior to have one. Without the right mix of diet and exercise, your brain health can decline. Read on to learn about lifestyle factors that impact the brain, like diet and exercise, as well as the best foods to support…
A green smoothie is hotter than a hot dog. Green living! You don’t want to be the one living in a society that doesn’t catch on to sustainable living. It’s better for the environment and it’s also better for your wallet. Let’s get into the exciting world of green living. Green living isn’t about being…
These salt and vinegar zucchini chips are a life-saver! OK, maybe not literally. But I’m a big snacker. I like to munch throughout the day, like a grazing cow. And these chips let me munch without the guilt or health problems that greasy chips bring. Snacking works for me because when I get a little…
Consuming too much sugar is something we are all guilty of doing from time to time. Now that the warmer months are upon us and some of us are trying to get back into shape we might want to try to curb our sweet tooth. One of the best ways to start a healthier diet…
When we’re feeling the need for a cleanse, most of the time it is because of the way we are feeling. Sometimes your whole body is feeling sluggish and sick. Because of this, you may feel the need to do a whole body cleanse. We have covered colon cleanses, liver cleanses, and even sugar cleanses…
Have you begun the steps to a healthier diet but find it’s difficult to let go of fish? You’re not alone. Many find it quite the task to say goodbye to their favorite sea creature delights. But what if you could get the same texture and flavor and still be fish-friendly? I made this simple…
While the research on cancer is still ongoing and there is much left to learn about the disease, science has made strides in ascertaining some of the causes of cancer. Cancer can be unpredictable, but there are ways you can reduce your chances of contracting a severe illness, as well as steps you can take…
Sustainability is always an important quality to practice in every industry, and it is also something that can be integrated into your daily life. While there are growing initiatives to help entrepreneurs work in a more sustainable way, it can be easy to overlook the small but significant changes that you can make at home.…
If you’re a newbie on the subject or if you’ve been eco-friendly since day one, it doesn’t really matter. All that actually matters is to take action right now. Don’t wait for it to feel right or to be more motivated. The planet won’t really wait for anybody and our time is already limited as…