Filling your diet with a variety of low-calorie foods is one of the most simple strategies to lose weight. However, this doesn't mean you have to scale back on everything but rice cakes, iceberg lettuce and broccoli. In fact, there are a number of nutritious foods out there that are versatile, delicious and still low…
Chronic inflammatory diseases are now considered the most significant cause of death worldwide. What is the fastest way to reduce inflammation in the body? Many experts believe the answer is improving your diet, specifically by including a wide variety of anti-inflammatory foods and anti-inflammatory drinks. Anti-inflammatory drinks — such as teas, coffee and bone broth…
For some, scars can be great storytellers and conversation starters, but for many, they are unsightly and sometimes even embarrassing. In fact, they can be life-changing and traumatic to manage on a daily basis, depending on the exact circumstances of the scar — which is why many people wonder how to get rid of scars.…
The right kind of condiment can improve your culinary game. It allows you to spice up burgers, dip your veggies or jazz up any food with minimal effort. Unfortunately, most condiments and sauces that you can purchase at the store are full of preservatives, hard-to-pronounce ingredients and tons of refined sugar. That's why it's usually…
As more Americans are affected by poor diet choices, chronic stress, toxic overload and bacterial imbalance, it appears that the prevalence of leaky gut is potentially reaching epidemic proportions. The medical profession is just now agreeing this condition even exists, which is especially shocking considering that “intestinal permeability” (another name for leaky gut) has been…
Hands up if you like salad... or dips... or salsa. Now what if you could get that all rolled into one? Say hello to cowboy caviar, your new favorite dish. What Is Cowboy Caviar? No one is quite sure how cowboy caviar got its name and, depending on where you're from, you might've heard it…
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…
Whether you realize it or not, fermentation is a process that’s used to produce some of the world’s favorite foods and beverages. What are some foods that are fermented? Popular fermented foods include things like wine, beer, yogurt, certain aged cheeses, and even chocolate and coffee. One of the most popular fermented foods globally is…
How much sugar per day do Americans consume? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, average sugar consumption in America is around 17 grams per day of added sugar, or 270 calories, while total sugar consumption is estimated to be around 94 grams to 126 grams per day for the average American. That's a lot…
There are few fruits that scream summer the way watermelons do. These juicy melons often appear at barbecues and in frozen drinks, but they're not often featured in salads, until now. This watermelon feta salad has ingredients that, at first glance, might not seem like they go together. Watermelon and pistachios? Kale and feta? Trust…
