Despite Health Education, Consumers Keep Buying Crappy Food
Consciousness about our health has come a long way from the 1970’s. People now know that there are different kinds of fat and they can now list the names of vitamins and minerals that would shock their ancestors. Everyone is trying to be healthy, but a study from the School of Management at the University Read More
The Scientifically Validated Miracle of Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Diabetes
Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses from salad dressing, to beauty treatments, to household cleaning. I have used it as an astringent for my skin, and clarifier for my hair for years. It is more effective than any other product I have used for these purposes, leaving me with an even skin tone, Read More
5 Essential Ingredients for the Perfect Smoothie
Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to Read More
Two Horrible Food Myths You May Believe
We all want to have the best food in terms of taste, benefits, and ethics. But sometimes, and from the best meaning of people, dead wrong advice slips in. Other times, it may be a concerted effort by parties interested in disinformation. Either way, here are two big myths that you should rid yourself of Read More
Mindful Eating Found to Stop Heart Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity Read More
Excessive Antibiotics Linked to Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has become a real public health crisis within the span of the turn of the century. Many people are left scratching their heads and wondering what has changed so dramatically between then and now? The issue has taken enough gravitas that the First Lady of the United States has engaged in political theater Read More
Beating The Ads: How To Take Conscious Control Of What You Eat
It amazingly difficult to get trustworthy information in a world that is geared towards you buying whatever the biggest seller is offering. The ability to pull oneself out of that (even to have the desire and wherewithal to want to do that) is a truly admirable feat. Eating is as vital to our survival as Read More
Try one of the top four herbal teas for amazing health benefits
Since the discovery of tea, the Chinese have embraced and seamlessly woven it into their culture. As it was spread across the world by those traders who encountered it, tea has become a critical element (and sometimes stereotype of certain cultures around the world). For example, bringing up Japan may evoke images of the socially Read More
Food Americans Eat That Other Nations Ban
America is known for its exceptionalism and that extends all the way down to the type of food we eat. Because of the many cultures and peoples that have come to this nation over the centuries, our food culture is very diverse. However, there are some common foods that are thought of as quintessentially American Read More
What to eat when you’re broke
It is no secret that the lower someone’s wages are, the harder it will be for them to secure a stable channel of healthy and organic food. It is also not a secret that these healthy food options are highly unlikely to be available in the neighborhoods where these lower income residents live. The simple Read More
