Coconut and cacao are two foods that offer incredible health benefits. These two saturated fats are not only plant-based (if that’s a concern), but they’re also high in antioxidants, minimally processed (most are raw), and they’re also incredibly satiating. These two butters come from the coconut plant and the cacao bean. They are two of […]
Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that legumes should be avoided because they contain lectins and phytic acid. Lectins are proteins that bind to cell membranes. They’ve been shown to cause damage to the lining of the small intestine and to skeletal muscle, as well as interfere with the proper […]
Coffee leaf tea is a drink made from the leaves of coffee plants. Even though it is fairly new to the market, it is already getting a lot of attention. Attempts have been made to introduce coffee leaf tea to the British and Australian markets for over 200 years, but it has never caught on. […]
When reading ingredient labels, we generally associate “palm oil” with toxic hydrogenated and trans fats. It turns out that this is a misnomer in the mainstream nutrition industry. The oil you want to avoid is specifically palm kernel oil, while palm fruit oil is an entirely different product. Red palm oil actually has a number […]
Avocados have quietly become one of the most popular “health foods” in recent years. They’re added to smoothies, spread on toast, and tossed into salads — often praised for their healthy fats and creamy texture. But what many people don’t realize is this: Eating avocados may actually help reduce stubborn belly fat. And the reason […]
Choosing healthy foods is only half the battle. The other half? What you do with them before they ever reach your plate. It turns out that some of the most common food prep habits — ones most of us don’t think twice about — can quietly strip away nutrients or undermine the very health benefits […]
Avocados may be one of nature’s most delicious superfoods. They are used in a number of dishes around the world, and for good reason. Avocados boast a number of vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and long-term health. Avocados have the good fat you need — monounsaturated fat — which is easily burned for […]
Blood sugar fluctuations can impact our health in a number of ways. They can cause us to experience either spikes or drops in energy. Chronically low blood sugar can lead to hormonal imbalances, mood changes, foggy thinking, and occasionally more severe symptoms like seizures and loss of consciousness. Chronically high blood sugar can impair the […]
Cooking your own food is good for your mind and body, and so are the ingredients that go into your food. We often forget that food is first and foremost fuel for our body: our muscles, organs and cells. For thousands of years, the citizens of India have practiced what is known as ayurvedic medicine, […]
For decades, the association between health and carbonated beverages has been just as murky as the ingredients each can of soda contains. Recent research has now brought to light a link between cardiac arrest and carbonated beverages. According to a 2011 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 300,000 Americans a […]
