People are constantly coming up with new “fad diets”, get-skinny-quick schemes, and diet pills to achieve a smaller physique and most of them are horribly unhealthy. They usually feature an “if you’re hungry it’s working” mentality, and rarely focus on your nutritional needs or maintaining your health. This is why they usually don’t work, and […]

There are many different ways to boost your metabolism, from drinking a glass of water before each meal to eating more meals with a smaller portion size. But did you know there are certain foods that you can incorporate into your diet which may help to speed your metabolism in a healthy, natural way? Tumeric […]

I was at a friend’s house recently, and she offered my daughter and I a squeezy-pouch that contained chia seeds, a food that I was oblivious to until this moment. If you’ve had them before, then you know that when soaked in any liquid, they turn into a gel-like substance that mimics the liquid’s taste. […]

Yoga has played a pretty big part of my life the past couple of years. When I got pregnant, I had a tremendous amount of back and hip pain, and I could think of no better way to ease the pain than to stretch for as long as I possibly could. Sometimes it was the […]

There are many who enjoy a cold beer after a long day’s work and the kids are asleep. Some might even enjoy two, on a bad day. But did you know that there is a micronutrient contained in hops (the main ingredient in beer) that has the potential to help those with metabolic syndrome, high […]

Growing up, I was a gymnast and did a lot of different workouts which involved using my own body weight as resistance. Once I became unable to do gymnastics due to injuries and my body’s inability to keep up, my fitness routine started to go through an awkward phase. I was used to working out […]

Consciousness about our health has come a long way from the 1970’s. People now know that there are different kinds of fat and they can now list the names of vitamins and minerals that would shock their ancestors. Everyone is trying to be healthy, but a study from the School of Management at the University […]

Is there an easy way to lose weight? To achieve your weight loss goals, it is important, of course, to stick to a healthy diet with optimal nutrition. Superfoods and high quality products can help you to do this, but would it surprise you to know that cannabis can help? Cannabis is known to give […]

Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses from salad dressing, to beauty treatments, to household cleaning. I have used it as an astringent for my skin, and clarifier for my hair for years. It is more effective than any other product I have used for these purposes, leaving me with an even skin tone, […]

One of my biggest struggles when it comes to weight loss is my sweet tooth. I’ll spend the entire day eating healthy, and following my meal plans. But once I’m finished with dinner and bedtime is drawing near, the sugar cravings begin. I usually give in and eat some dessert because I’ve been strong all […]

Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to […]

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity […]

Childhood obesity has become a real public health crisis within the span of the turn of the century. Many people are left scratching their heads and wondering what has changed so dramatically between then and now? The issue has taken enough gravitas that the First Lady of the United States has engaged in political theater […]

It amazingly difficult to get trustworthy information in a world that is geared towards you buying whatever the biggest seller is offering. The ability to pull oneself out of that (even to have the desire and wherewithal to want to do that) is a truly admirable feat. Eating is as vital to our survival as […]

America is known for its exceptionalism and that extends all the way down to the type of food we eat. Because of the many cultures and peoples that have come to this nation over the centuries, our food culture is very diverse. However, there are some common foods that are thought of as quintessentially American […]