Are you familiar with the exotic African oil whose popularity skyrocketed in the past 15 years with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars spent on it for cosmetic product manufacturing? It’s marula oil ... and its demand in the beauty realm is for good reason. What are the benefits of marula oil? For starters, it’s known…
If the fat in your liver makes up 5 percent to 10 percent of the organ's weight, then you are diagnosed with fatty liver disease, which is when the handling of liver cells is disturbed. Did you know that your liver is actually your largest internal organ (it's roughly the size of a football!) and…
Fasting, especially different methods of intermittent fasting, has caught on in recent years as one of the most effective dietary tools for maintaining a healthy weight. Not only this, but it can potentially support a healthy metabolism, digestion, immune responses and more. While most experts recommend focusing on anti-inflammatory diet in addition to practicing intermittent…
There is nothing worse than starting an exercise program to burn fat, making some good diet changes, but still not seeing the results you want to see. Has that ever been you? It can be really frustrating — and be due to consuming foods that slow metabolism. The reason this happens, even though you think…
In the past few decades, our diets have changed dramatically. Highly processed foods are more common than fruits and vegetables, as Americans opt for convenient choices that fit in to their busy lifestyles. Enter the Paleo diet plan, which seeks to ditch processed options in favor of the foods eaten by our ancestors. The Paleo…
Notice how in recent years there’s been a growing trend toward eating more “whole foods,” while avoiding things that commonly cause allergies, sensitives, sugar cravings and weight gain? Even many big-name supermarket chains are making a serious effort to clean up store shelves and remove suspicious ingredients from products — such as trans fats, for…
Have you ever tried calabacitas? It's commonly served as a side dish in New Mexico and Mexico, but when you add plenty of veggies, beans and a source of high-quality protein, this dish becomes a healthy and fulfilling meal. That's the calabacitas recipe that I've developed here, as a complete plant-based, vegetarian meal. (It becomes…
In recent years there’s been a major surge in popularity in "brain supplements," especially among college students, recent grads and even hard-working corporate executives. Nootropics — or as many people like to call them, “smart pills” — are cognitive enhancers that purport to improve learning capability, motivation, concentration and creativity. Do nootropics really work, and…
It's no secret that inflammation is the root of many diseases, but did you know it may actually play a part in brain size as well? It's true, but that also means consuming an anti-inflammatory diet can help combat chronic disease and potentially even help increase brain size. In fact, a first-of-its-kind study published in Alzheimer's…
This homemade sunburn spray will help soothe any sunburn. The ingredients mix perfectly to create a sunburn home remedy that will reduce the inflammation while rehydrating the skin. Keep this handy in the summer months, as the sooner you apply to your own or a loved one's sunburn, the better. Key Sunburn Relief Ingredients Liquid…
