What is kimchi? Also called gimchi or kimchee, it is a traditional, fermented, probiotic food that is a staple Korean side dish. Dating back hundreds of years, there are dozens of different recipes for making kimchi, but nearly all have several vegetables and seasonings in common that give it its signature taste. Some of the main…
Forehead wrinkles, those lines that etch themselves across our brows as we express ourselves, are a natural part of aging, but that doesn't mean we have to accept that they're inevitable. Are you wondering how to get rid of forehead wrinkles? If so, you aren't alone. Whether you're noticing them due to aging, stress or…
If you are dedicated and serious about healing leaky gut and autoimmune disease, I need you to know about a study that IDs seven food additives that trigger leaky gut — or at the very least contribute to the condition. So what, exactly, is leaky gut? Known in the medical literature for more than a 100…
The most popular diary protein powder in the world is whey protein, loved by athletes and those both looking to lose or gain weight. Whey protein has been the go-to muscle enhancer for decades, but there’s another valuable dairy protein supplement out there: casein protein. One of the top sources of long-lasting amino acids, casein protein…
When it’s wild-caught and not farmed, salmon fish is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet and one of the best fish to eat. It’s credited with everything from extending the life span to preventing heart attacks and cancer. And not only does the salmon nutrition profile possess one of the highest omega-3…
It doesn’t seem very nice to name a fruit based on its appearance, but I’m going to let it slide this time with ugli fruit — because this very unattractive fruit is only ugly on the surface. Ugli fruit is a crossbred fruit found in a tropical climate, and it’s an incredible source of vitamin…
Flip over just about any of your favorite food or beauty products and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll spot soy, egg or sunflower lecithin on the ingredients label. Commonly used as an emulsifier and emollient in both processed foods and cosmetics alike, sunflower lecithin has also begun gaining traction in the supplement world thanks…
Organic. Natural. Permaculture. Regenerative agriculture. It's a great time to get more connected to the farming practices behind our food. What, exactly, do all of those farming terms really mean? And how do we know if they're legit or just marketing fluff? One thing is for sure. If we're going to create enough food without destroying…
If you're looking to cleanse your liver and improve your overall health, there's one herb that stands out above the rest. I'm talking about bupleurum, a revered natural remedy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) highly valued for its detoxification abilities for more than 2,000 years. In the TCM model of health and disease, the free flow of qi and…
