Berries are awesome and there is a lot to say about them. From what classifies as a berry to their antioxidant content and health benefits, information about berries tends to leave people with their mouths open. What Classifies as a Berry? In a botanical sense, a berry is a simple fruit that has many […]
Superfood: The Mighty Pomegranate
Humankind has long seen the pomegranate as special. The Ancient Greeks, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Zoroastrians all held the fruit sacred at various times throughout history. Perhaps its association with holiness (and sometimes fertility) led to its association with health. This is particularly the case in England, where the fruit appears on the crests […]
Superfoods: Cruciferous Vegetables
By now, most everyone knows that vegetables are good for health and that these are essential to a healthy diet. Unfortunately, the growing rates of obesity and non-communicable diseases (like cancer and diabetes) are a reflection on how most Americans diet. Simply put, we don’t frequent vegetables or alternate sources of protein (like plant-based protein) […]
Superfoods: All About Coconut
The Hype Over Coconut: There has been a lot of hype in the recent years about the health benefits of coconut and its products. Almost everyday a new article or blog post (like this one) is popping out with a list of coconut’s many benefits and uses. Yet some of the leading experts disagree. Moreover, […]
Four Amazing Avocado Recipes
Four Avocado Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind By Ashlea Hartz, N.C, RYT Avocados. If you are from California they might be a staple of green goodness in your diet. You may know that an avocado is full of healthy monounsaturated fats that not only make them rich and creamy, but also slows digestion helping […]
The Sweet Truth about Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is almost here and if you are dreading all of the candy and goodies that accompany this sweet holiday, here’s one less thing to fret over – Dark Chocolate. According to studies, Dark Chocolate actually offers a variety of health benefits in addition to its signature delicious taste. Now, I’m not saying go […]
