First, celery juice became a trend for its potential digestive benefits. Now lettuce water is the new craze. What is lettuce water good for, if anything? Lettuces — whether romaine, iceberg, red lettuce or less common types — contain compounds that are known to have anti-inflammatory effects. In fact, lettuce seed oil (made from Lactuca…
Kamut® (pronounced ka-moot) is a trademarked name given to khorasan wheat. The grain had been all but forgotten, but recently it is making a comeback. This is most likely because of its enjoyable taste, texture, nutritional value and hypoallergenic properties. Want to mix up your grain options? Add Kamut to your pantry, and use it…
Who needs a hair mask? Well, it's great for just about anyone, but can definitely offer hair health benefits for anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun, pool or adds color or other chemical products to their hair. For example, if you color your hair at the salon or at home, giving…
Crispy treats: they sound so cute and friendly and yummy. It's unfortunate that they're essentially made of rice, sugar, butter and marshmallows — lots of it. But what if I told you there was a way to enjoy the dessert guilt-free? Goodbye, rice krispies, hello Quinoa Crispy Treats! This healthified version replaces the rice with…
Made famous by the Atkins diet and other similar weight-loss plans, low-carb diets are most well-known for shedding pounds fast. Despite what might initially come to mind when you think about low-carb diet plans or what you may have been told about why low-carb diets are bad for you, research suggests that a balanced low-carb…
Dietary risk factors are estimated to cause 11 million deaths annually. Can a healthy diet extend your life span? According to recent research, it very likely can. We've known for years that diets containing plenty of healthy fats (such as from olive oil and nuts), vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (from foods like veggies, fruits and…
Ever hear of a "blondie" brownie? A blondie resembles your traditional brownie, with one major difference, one's made with vanilla and the other with chocolate. The thing is, I love benefit-rich dark chocolate and even my blondie has to have some chocolate chips thrown in there, so this recipe is a spin on the blondie (which…
Lush, shiny, manageable and healthy hair can be yours — with the benefits of coconut oil for hair. Have you been tempted to clear out your commercial conditioners, serums and styling products that damage your hair (and possibly your health) over time Well guess what? You can replace them with this all-natural solution. Coconut oil is…
If you're using a skin or hair product for its moisturizing properties, it likely contains a humectant. Humectants are water-attracting ingredients that draw moisture to the outer layer of skin, helping relieve dryness and improve complexion. You'll find them in cleansers, creams, serums and balms. If you are looking to enhance your natural skin care…
