You've heard all about the benefits of fermented foods, but just what is fermentation — and why is it so important? Fermentation is a process used to produce the finest wine; many of our basic staples, such as bread and cheese; and pleasurable delights, including beer, chocolate, coffee and yogurt. Most importantly, though, it helps…
On college campuses, in fraternities and sororities, in backyards, in basements, and in bars, people are drinking to excess and getting alcohol poisoning, a life-threatening (and entirely preventable) emergency. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 2,200 deaths each year in the United States attributed to this condition,…
As summer winds down and autumn takes over, apple season comes into full swing. Giving pumpkin everything a run for its money, the start of cooler weather means that nutrition-rich apples become ubiquitous, with different varieties gracing farmers markets and supermarkets. With all those gorgeous apples available, one of my favorite things to do is…
If you've ever followed a low-fat diet or a fad diet that prioritized cutting calories as much as possible, then there's a good chance that rice cakes made their way into your grocery cart — but are rice cakes actually good for you? Like many other packaged snacks, there are pros and cons of eating rice…
How many times have you been in a big hurry and needed to wash your hair but just did not have the time? It happens to everyone. What if there was a convenient way to have fresh hair without getting it wet? Well, there is: It's called dry shampoo. Dry shampoos are very convenient because you…
Although it's often confused with cantaloupe — or just called "melon" so not to make a distinction — honeydew is actually a nutrient-rich, hydrating, low-calorie and deliciously sweet fruit. It may have a reputation as the tasteless melon, and sometimes when it's mindlessly added to a fruit salad it may be the only fruit left standing.…
Have you jumped on the zucchini noodle trend? "Zoodles" use a spiral slicer to turn the low-calorie, super nutritious veggie into a low-carb, healthier alternative to pasta and rice. Zucchini noodle recipes are a great way to use up all that nutrition-rich zucchini growing in your garden and enjoy comfort foods guilt-free. Zoodles doesn't mean you…
Soups are generally thought of as cold-weather dishes, and cold soup is usually considered in need of a heat-up. It's true that there's something comforting about a hot bowl of steamy soup, but it's a shame to relegate an entire delicious food group to just one season. Luckily, you don't have to. There's a wide…
Conventional shampoo can be expensive and contain harmful chemicals that strip your hair of its natural oils. Instead, try this homemade rosemary mint shampoo recipe! It's very easy to make and can help thicken hair and reduce dandruff. Key Ingredients You may think making your own shampoo would be time-consuming and involve a laundry list…
If you're looking to fight bacteria, there's no better natural option than a combination of healthy foods and antibacterial essential oils. Prescribed antibiotics can make bacterial strains antibiotic resistant. In other words, synthetic forms of antibiotics typically kill the good bacteria that resides in our bodies, and we need that good bacteria to stay healthy.…
