Junk food can seem like an insurmountable hurdle of temptation to get over sometimes. With things like juicy steaks, soft white bread, and sugary sodas on the table, it can be hard to reach for fruits and vegetables at times. Before you happily grab your favorite junk food while glaring at vegetables with absolute disdain, […]
One of the sad victims of globalization has been the end of eating seasonally. Most people stroll through the supermarket picking up oranges in December and strawberries in February, not giving it a second thought. At some point in time, you might have had the fortunate experience of eating fresh produce picked straight from the […]
Beets are very popular in Eastern European cuisine, but have not been very common in the West until recent years. As more and more research comes to light about this nutritional powerhouse, however, more Americans are incorporating beets into their meals. This is good news, as beets have the strong potential to prevent and combat […]
When it comes to eating your “greens,” you may want to include microgreens as part of that intake. Microgreens are the seedlings of vegetables such as spinach, beets, peas, and so forth. They should not be confused with sprouts, which only germinate in water until they develop roots, pale leaves, and a stem. Particularly since […]
I love juicing and I love fresh juice. It is indeed an exceptional tool that can be used to improve overall health, immunity and energy levels. Juicing allows you to absorb all of the nutrients from vegetables without any waste. I especially like juicing because it transforms amazingly healthy raw food into delicious juices that […]
Even if you’re not overly health-conscious, you know that certain things are toxic. You’re well aware that fumes from cars and machinery are bad for your health, you know that taking a big ol’ drag on a cigarette is possibly going to give you lung cancer, and you might even make a point of avoiding […]
Eating a high fiber diet has many advantages, including keeping your gut healthy and happy, boosting heart health, gut health, and improving weight loss efforts. The majority of Americans fail to meet the recommended daily amounts of fiber and turn to supplements to fill in the gap. However, most consumers are unaware that there are […]
Whether you drink them for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or to fuel a workout, smoothies are a wonderful way to get a bunch of nutrients coursing through your system in the most delicious of ways. To make them at home, it goes without saying that you’ll need a blender! Since smoothies have grown in popularity, […]
Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of green smoothies. They are touted as the health conscious person’s holy grail. To get more servings of important fruits and vegetables, you’ve just got to drink green smoothies! But what if that healthy-looking drink is actually nutritionally similar to an ice-cream sundae? This could be the case with […]
Whether you are a vegetarian, or you’re simply looking to increase your protein intake, there are some great sources of protein that don’t involve meat at all. Even if you are a meat lover, there is a lot to be gained from trying new foods and expanding your palate. Try the items mentioned above to […]
