For plenty of years, people have been told that “fats are bad.” Thanks to that misconception, people spend so much time and money trying to follow low-fat diets. They buy products labeled “low-fat,” and avoid foods that are actually healthy because of their higher fat content. But the truth is, …
Read MoreEating breakfast has been linked to good health, better memory, and lower risk of problems like diabetes or heart disease. That makes breakfast a pretty important meal of the day, right? But when breakfast foods aren’t as “healthy” or “guilt-free” as they claim, it can be difficult for health-conscious consumers. …
Read MoreI’m sure that most everyone is already aware that calcium is extremely important for our bodies, but it’s more than just for our bones. Calcium is necessary for building and maintaining bones, sure. But calcium is also important for blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. So …
Read MoreIf you cook, there’s a good chance that you have a healthy spice cabinet. Garlic powder, cayenne, cinnamon… all pantry staples. But have you ever considered selecting your spices not just for their flavor, but for their health benefits? It only makes sense that certain spices would have health benefits. …
Read MoreIt’s a huge rule in diet culture: don’t eat before bed, because your body digests food slower, causing you to gain more weight. It’s so widely believed that trends like intermediate fasting (IF for short) have exploded in popularity, where people don’t eat or drink anything for a few hours …
Read More2019 has seen a huge rise in diet trends. Keto, Paleo, and the Mediterranean diet are all taking their place as some of the biggest trends in the past twelve months. But there is one that is gaining steam, and doctors are recommending it more than most others. It’s the …
Read MoreNuts have gotten a bad reputation in recent years. With the push for low fat and low-calorie everything, nuts are seen as an ‘indulgence’ in your lifestyle, not a snack staple. But nuts are actually really, really good for you, and an awesome choice if you’re on a diet. Most …
Read MoreWe know about soy milk. Almond milk. You can even get coconut milk at some Starbucks locations for your morning latte. But have you heard about oat milk? Don’t make a strange face – it isn’t any odder than almond milk, and it actually has some amazing health benefits. Here’s …
Read MoreThe sky is blue. The grass is green. And scientists have yet again concluded that avoiding meat and consuming more vegetables is key to improving your cardiovascular health, as well as living an overall longer and healthier life. We could have probably seen this coming, but having a scientific study …
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen it at your corner bodega. Maybe on tap at that super-hip coffee shop you always feel awkward going into, like you’re not cool enough to order there. Definitely in the fridge of your favorite hippy friend who takes 100 natural health supplements a day and swears that …
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