Prune juice: It’s not just for granny anymore! This thick fruit juice can treat digestive problems, protect your heart and liver and even strengthen your bones. That's because prunes are simply dried plums, which means prune juice contains amazing plum benefits and more. When you look at the staggering number of vitamins and minerals in…
Are you getting enough probiotic-rich foods in your diet? Chances are you’re probably not. Probiotics are a form of good bacteria found in your gut which are responsible for everything from nutrient absorption to immune health. Not only are probiotics are essential for digestion, but did you know there are hundreds of other health benefits…
Here's a little known fact about a vine you've probably across many times, called English ivy: Not only is it an appealing ornamental plant — because it can climb up walls and stays green all green round— but it offers a number of health benefits when used medicinally as a healing herb. This is due…
We've all been told time and time again that food is medicine, and it has the ability to alter our health and functional capacity. However, factors regarding what, how and when to eat for optimal health are still somewhat controversial subjects, along with what the best longevity diet is. We can learn from the blue…
Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plants that develop to protect the plant from damaging environments. Plants are exposed to excess ultraviolet radiation, predator pests, toxins and pollution, resulting in the generation of dangerous free radicals within their cells. These free radicals can then bind and damage proteins, cell membranes and DNA of the plant. Fortunately, phytonutrients…
This easy hollandaise sauce recipe is less rich than rival hollandaise sauces but just as flavorful. It pairs perfectly for eggs Benedict, drizzled over asparagus, used as an artichoke dip, and more. Too often, sauces and dressings are treated as an afterthought in meals. But really, the right topping can take your meal from good…
Although not a staple food in the United States, plantains have a rich history, with references to the fruit dating back 2,500 years ago. There are even mentions of plantains in Ancient Greek records of Alexander the Great’s travels to India. He liked them so much he ordered them to be grown in his coastal…
What's the best way to eat chia seeds? There are actually many ways! You can eat chia seeds whole, soaked or ground. Chia seeds taste somewhat nutty with a mild flavor overall and can easily be added whole to most dishes as a garnish. They can also be soaked to create all kinds of delicious…
Commercial agriculture, in which one crop is often mass-produced on one plot land, has many negative effects on the environment, especially the soil. In fact, research published in October 2021 states: Conventional agricultural practices, such as floods and irrigation systems; the removal of undesired vegetation by fires, tilling, and plowing; the use of herbicides, fertilizers,…
Whether you're aware of it or not, your diet has an impact on the environment. No matter what type of eating plan you choose to follow — whether the Paleo diet, plant-based or one's that health-focused, such as the Mediterranean diet — chances are that you'd like your food choices to have positive effects on…
