My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain toast with some olive oil “butter” spread and a thin layer of peanut butter. Now I look back at these poor excuses for a meal and laugh! Little did I know […]
Tea can be a gentle way to keep the body in line every day, including hormones, mood, digestion and sleep. These are things many women struggle with, and keeping a wide variety of therapeutic teas on hand can be a great way to help yourself feel better fast. Since many prepared tea bags have natural […]
Dried fruits sometimes get a bad reputation due to the fact that some have a high concentration of natural sugars, as well as the processing that some varieties go through. While you do have to be careful which ones you choose, and how many you eat, many dried fruits can provide phenomenal benefits for your […]
Many people run out of fresh food and think they automatically have no other healthy options to eat in the house, but this isn’t true at all! In fact, some of the most life-extending ingredients can — and should be — kept in the pantry. To make room for all the good stuff, you’ll have […]
Make some room in your natural medicine cabinet, because today we are talking about an amazing remedy that you should definitely keep on hand. We are already familiar with the health benefits of olives and olive oil, but what about the leaves of this bountiful tree? They too contain amazing natural healing abilities. The use […]
Eating plenty of vegetables can help reduce your risk for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. For example, one 2010 study found that eating just one extra serving of leafy greens a day reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14 percent. Fresh vegetables are a nutritional cornerstone, as […]
Obesity has become a plague that is sweeping the United States. Approximately one third of American adults are obese, and the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents between two and 19 years of age is around 17 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The startling obesity statistics have been […]
Tilapia has become the ubiquitous fish in America today. It’s cheap, not “fishy” tasting, boneless and skinless, and is hard to mess up by overcooking, which is a problem with many other fish varieties. However, the tilapia we’re eating is almost entirely a farmed fish, meaning it’s almost impossible to find wild tilapia in a […]
Everyone likes to have fun and cook, right? There are many cool hacks and tricks out there nowadays that make kitchen time more fun. Making time in the kitchen more enjoyable is great. Enjoy these with your kids and family, or even by yourself! If you’re a bit of a show-off (like me) you’ll find […]
Occasional anxiety is a part of life. You may feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before making a big change, or deciding on an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. Anxiety disorders are typically treated with psychotropic medications and therapy. However, many people do not know that eating […]
