Really, anytime of the year is a great time to travel. But if it’s been a while, you may be wondering what to pack to stay healthy. Are you traveling soon? Then let’s get you ready! Traveling can be such an adventurous, humbling and learning time. It’s a time to self-explore, self-experiment, try new flavors…
Are you adding more plant foods to your diet, while moving away from grains? Or maybe you just like to find the Fun in Food. Spaghetti squash does all of this: it’s high-fiber, low carb strands make an ideal substitute for that droopy pasta noodle. Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta, but the…
Creamy and delicious, avocados go with just about every kind of food, but they are wonderful on their own. This very portable food is not only a source of healthy fats, but is also loaded with vitamins and minerals. It’s no wonder you should eat avocado every day! About the Avocado Native to Mexico and…
Do you want to start a garden and grow your own food? Many people have issues with the chemicals used in traditional commercial farming. Unfortunately, the cost of organic food, makes it cost prohibitive for many people. By growing your own food you can save money and ensure you and your family are eating food…
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a tough brown skin, deep orange flesh and it works great in the kitchen to spice up your dishes with a warm and peppery flavor. Turmeric is known for it’s strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries to naturally treat…
Pain in the spine, legs or joints can make your daily routine much more difficult and uncomfortable. Research has shown that chronic pain, often in the form of fibromyalgia, could be due to central sensitization, where neurons in the spinal cord become sensitized by inflammation or cell damage. Certain chemicals in foods can trigger the…
Pickles come in many different shapes, sizes and flavors, but most either love em’ or hate em.’ Their tangy, salty and often sour taste is often an acquired one. Those who enjoy their flavor love to eat them in a variety of ways, adding pickles to their wraps, sandwiches, burgers and even eating them straight…
With all the information available about just how bad Coca-Cola is for you, it’s amazing people actually still buy the stuff and put it into their bodies. Every single day, 1.9 Billion bottles of Coca-Cola are consumed worldwide. Why is that so concerning? One large reason is that each bottle of Coca-Cola contains an alarming amount of…
You may have heard about some of the buzz surrounding fluoride. Its negative effects have become more severe and been brought to light, causing it to become a main health topic worldwide. Fluoride is found in many public water products, causing some serious health threats. If you’re a bottled water connoisseur, you’ll want to read…
Feeling bloated can definitely put a damper on your day. It makes finding something to wear more difficult, lowers your self-esteem and leaves you feeling uncomfortable. Bloating can happen for a number of reasons, including: 1. Intestinal Yeast Overgrowth The healthy bacteria in your gut usually keeps your yeast levels in check, but there are…
When the food you’re cooking needs a bit more flavor, what do you reach for? Some spices of course! They can add a whole lot of flavor to your cooking and have also been proven to have a wide range of anti-inflammatory and disease-reducing effects. But did you know that some spices at the grocery…
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are usually small, painful lesions that develop in the mouth or at the base of the gums. They be extremely uncomfortable and painful while eating, drinking and talking. There is no exact cause behind mouth ulcers, but certain factors are known to trigger them, including: Minor mouth injury Toothpastes…
By Gillian B In our modern world, we want everything to be fast, convenient and easy. With the sped up pace, we end up cutting corners, in an effort to squeeze more into our days. However research on cooking meats at high temperatures is of great concern and only confirms the ancient Ayurvedic premise that…
By: Gillian B This recipe is perfect for summer! A few years ago, I got together with some of my best girlfriends and made this recipe video featuring one of the amazing dishes that we would make during our weekly hangouts. This recipe is delicious, and the video is cute, so ENJOY! Tempeh Thai Collard…
Rinsing with mouthwash is part of a daily routine for many. Oral care is important, but if you’re not careful, your mouthwash could be doing more harm than good. Listerine and other popular brands of mouthwashes containing alcohol have been proven to increase your risk of developing oral cancer. Close to 48,000 Americans, and more…