Romaine lettuce has, once again, been recalled over concerns relating to E. coli. If you’re a health-conscious person, you’re likely aware that romaine lettuce seems to be recalled more often than any other vegetable. Sadly, romaine’s main production occurs downstream of cattle farms. This means that any irrigation is likely …
Read MoreWhen it comes to taking care of yourself, one of the first things you should consider is cutting out junk food. After all, it earned that name honestly. Lacking nearly all nutritional value, junk food just loads you up with fat, sugar, and empty calories that can only hurt you. …
Read MoreAre you getting enough hydration throughout the day? According to most studies, the average American doesn’t drink enough water. You need roughly half a gallon of water a day if you work indoors, though that number can be as high as two gallons if you work in the hot sun …
Read MoreIf you’re looking to lose weight, then you know that changing your diet is key. However, you’ve likely heard much discussion on the many strengths and weaknesses of various diets, and you are left wondering which would be the best for you. Let’s take a closer look! Which Diet Is …
Read MoreSmoothies have been an enduring icon of health and fitness for years now. After yoga classes, students break to grab smoothies. In most gyms, there are smoothie bars slinging the frozen, blended beverages. However, not just any old ingredients go into making a healthy smoothie. Are you getting a truly …
Read MoreThe Paleo and Whole30 diets are very similar. They both eliminate the same food groups and both can aid in weight loss, lowering your risk of heart disease, and diabetes. So how do you choose between them? The primary difference between the two diets is that the Whole30 becomes less …
Read MoreAsk anyone who’s tried to diet and lose weight, and they’ll tell you that it’s hard. But does it have to be? What if we told you there are some easy tips you can follow to eat better, feel better and lose weight? Well, it’s not too good to be …
Read MoreThe Keto Diet is one of the newest trend diets that has made its rounds in some health circles. Many are wondering whether the diet is too good to be true or is the real deal. Today we’re taking a closer look at the Keto Diet to help you make …
Read MoreYou might have read a few articles about probiotics and their supposed health benefits. Is any of that true, though? Is drinking kombucha and eating sauerkraut really that good for you? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind probiotics to get a better sense of whether they’re as …
Read MoreYou’ll find plenty of people talking about “superfoods” all over the place these days, from blogs to magazines. But what you won’t find is a “superfood” label at the grocery store or a new “superfood” group on the food pyramid. So what is it, exactly? Well, the term “superfood” isn’t …
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