Category: Nutrition

Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Whether out of medical necessity or because of personal preference, many people opt to forgo dairy in their diet. In fact, about one million Americans are vegan, meaning they not only refrain from eating meat, but from all animal-derived foods… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Years ago my good friend Shane taught me how to make this dish at her home. She estimated her ingredients when she cooked, but tried to help me measure the portions. Shane is an excellent cook and I had the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
10 Reasons to Start Drinking Kombucha

10 Reasons to Start Drinking Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is currently all the rage.  While it is gaining popularity among health nuts and foodies, it has actually been around for thousands of years.  This drink originated in China in the third century B.C,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition
Eat More Raw Veggies By Making Guacamole!

Eat More Raw Veggies By Making Guacamole!

Eating raw organic vegetables is the best way to obtain all those rich nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your body craves and needs. There is no comparison between choosing organic over conventional. The amount of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals contained… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
5 Simple Recipes Rich in Magnesium

5 Simple Recipes Rich in Magnesium

Magnesium is an incredibly important mineral in our body and without it, we cannot hope to truly be healthy. It is vital to the function of nerves and muscles, to adequate circulation and to the growth of strong and healthy… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
4 Ways How Turmeric is Good For You

4 Ways How Turmeric is Good For You

Turmeric (botanical name Curcuma longa) is that spice that adds the yellow and tang to your cuisine. Turmeric is an important part of Asian cuisine, especially Indian. But this delicious spice isn’t just a bit of seasoning that delights your… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Medicine, Nutrition
The importance of large doses of Vitamin C every day of our lives.

The importance of large doses of Vitamin C every day of our lives.

This article has to discuss evolution in order to make it’s point, so before I go into the subject of Vitamin C and explain its’ importance I’d like to make a plea to those readers with strong religious beliefs who… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition
Health Benefits of Agave Nectar and Reasons to Include it in Your Diet

Health Benefits of Agave Nectar and Reasons to Include it in Your Diet

The smartest way to sweeten today is through agave nectar, also referred to as agave syrup. If you still use or consume loads of sugar regularly, you are likely not the healthiest individual. Likewise for those that use sugar alternatives… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes, Weight Loss
5 Steps to Properly Dehydrating Fruits for the Off-Season Months

5 Steps to Properly Dehydrating Fruits for the Off-Season Months

Preserving fresh fruit after harvesting can ensure you have some to snack on throughout the seasons they are not available. One of the most popular ways fruits are preserved is by canning. However, canning is not the only method useful… 0 Shares | | Posted in Farming, Food, Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipes
Breast Cancer Survivor Says Raw Food Diet Helped Her Heal

Breast Cancer Survivor Says Raw Food Diet Helped Her Heal

Janette Murray-Wakelin is a breast cancer survivor who credits a raw food diet, meditation, physical activity, and following her intuition for her ability heal. In the early 2000s, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and told that she… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Videos