So many of us work hard every day and feel like we can barely get through it without needing some sort of energy boost. We tend to turn to sugar for a quick pick-me-up, but that’s really doing more harm than good. Many people don’t realize that the sluggish and even bloated feeling we get during…
If you are feeling weighed down and sluggish, it may be time for my secret detox drink, which can help cleanse your body and make you feel rejuvenated. For many years, I've added detox drinks to my health regime because as toxins leave my body, I feel clear-headed and energized. Plus, recipes like this one…
There’s nothing like cozying up to the fireplace in the winter with a frothy cup of hot chocolate. And thanks largely to this cold weather favorite, we’re all familiar with cocoa and other forms of healthy dark chocolate — but what about cacao nibs? Real, organic, raw cacao is a superfood containing a variety of unique…
Generally speaking, high-quality coffee can be a guilt-free way to boost your antioxidant intake, and some studies even show an increase in longevity with coffee consumption. But do coffee and weight loss go together — in other words, can a "coffee diet" be beneficial for controlling weight? According to one 2019 British study, consuming coffee stimulates…
What diet is best for kidney disease? According to the American Society for Nutrition, "The renal diet is commonly recommended for those with late stages of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease." Many people with these kidney conditions are undergoing renal replacement therapy, also called hemodialysis, but additionally require dietary changes in order to avoid…
If you're looking to increase your omega-3 intake, flaxseed oil (aka flax oil) and fish oil (or oil omega-3) are two tremendous options. But which one is better for you? If you're a vegetarian or vegan, then the choice is clear — flaxseed automatically wins — but if you don't need to avoid animal products, it can…
If you’ve been told that drinking raw milk is dangerous, you'll be surprised to know that you’ve been mislead. The truth about raw milk? An extensive look into research and claims made by the FDA and CDC related to raw milk being dangerous have been found to be completely unwarranted. It actually benefits your body…
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcer symptoms, or sores in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum. This inflammatory disease can be debilitating, and sometimes it can even lead to life-threatening complications. Ulcerative colitis may lead to a narrowed area of…
Coconut oil might just be the most versatile health food on the planet, so much so that I consider it a top superfood. Not only is it my favorite cooking oil, but coconut oil uses are numerous and can extend to being a form of natural medicine, be used for natural beauty treatments and so…
At the end of every summer season, do you find yourself mourning the loss of your favorite fresh fruits and veggies? It might be time to hit the freezer aisle, because when it comes to frozen versus fresh vegetables, both are winners. Hidden between the frozen pizza, sugary breakfast foods and other ultra-processed foods, frozen veggies…
