September is when football is back on the TV, and if you're looking for a great dip to serve while kicking back and watching your favorite team play, look no further. This 7-layer bean dip with upgraded ingredients will keep party guests coming back for more. We created this 7-layer dip not only to enjoy…
By now, most people are well-aware that foods rich in dietary fiber and probiotic foods offer a long list of benefits and are essential to overall health. Nonetheless, prebiotics are still largely underappreciated and often lacking in the typical American diet. Unfortunately, this can result in serious issues like indigestion, inflammation, impaired immunity, weight gain…
The anti-aging market is a booming business, with Americans — and the rest of the world — spending billions of dollars on products to combat the signs of aging every year. While it's common to rush to a cosmetics counter to find the "next big thing" in anti-aging, we should remember that aging affects internal…
There's good reason that canned pumpkin is considered by many to be a fall baking essential. It's tasty, super convenient and versatile — plus chock-full of nutrients, including vitamin A and fiber. Pumpkin puree is not the same as canned "pumpkin pie filling," which is typically sweetened and made with spices like cinnamon, clove, allspice…
Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — the ketogenic, or "keto," diet and its keto recipes. The keto diet is one of the most effective that I've…
As summer transitions into fall, September brings a bounty of fresh produce that’s perfect for both refreshing summer salads and hearty autumn dishes. This month offers an abundance of vegetables and fruits at their peak, perfect for creating delicious and nutritious meals. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables not only supports local farmers, but also ensures…
Because fulvic acid is able to improve how our cells use things like antioxidants and electrolytes, it's become popular for slowing down aging, improving digestive health and protecting brain function. In fact studies, now show that fulvic acid has antioxidant, neuro-protective, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. What does fulvic acid do for your body exactly? As an…
Although most people have heard of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, very few are familiar with oligosaccharides. These beneficial compounds are found in many of the foods that we eat every day and have been linked to some serious benefits, such as improved heart health, increased weight loss and better blood sugar control. Learn more about common…
Rosemary is much more than an aromatic herb that tastes great on potatoes and roasted lamb. Rosemary oil is actually one of the most powerful herbs and essential oils on the planet! Having an antioxidant ORAC value of 11,070, rosemary has some incredible free radical-fighting power. This wooded evergreen native to the Mediterranean has been…
Ceylon cinnamon, often referred to as "true cinnamon," is a prized spice known for its delicate flavor and numerous health benefits. It's often consumed as ceylon tea. Originating from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree, native to Sri Lanka, ceylon cinnamon is distinct from the more common Cassia cinnamon found in most kitchens.…
