These veggie-loaded plant meatballs are hearty, colorful and bursting with flavor. They taste amazing as part of a pasta dish, in a salad or on their own as a grab-n-go snack! And since they are loaded with plant protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and health-building antioxidants…they are very filling and great for gut health. Let’s dig …
A high-functioning lymphatic system is SUPER important for your health and vitality. Why? Because your lymphatic system is your body’s built-in waste management center that filters out and carries away harmful waste products from every cell, tissue and organ in your body. It also absorbs fat-soluble vitamins from your digestive tract and delivers them to …
These raw carrot cake bites taste like the real deal without all the fuss and baking time involved with making an actual cake. They are super delicious and only require 6 simple ingredients! They are sweetened naturally with dates, loaded with fiber, vitamins & minerals, and have a nice dose of health-building beta-carotene from the …
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) conducts an analysis of the chemical pesticide load found in common fruits and vegetables that are grown conventionally. By “grown conventionally,” I mean the produce was grown with the use of harmful chemicals like glyphosate. Produce that’s grown organically, on the other hand, is grown without the use …
Collagen supplements have become extremely popular, because they promise to help reduce wrinkles, promote weight loss, improve gut health and strengthen bones, joints and tendons. In other words, collagen helps us look and feel younger. But here’s the thing… There’s little-to-no evidence that taking collagen supplements actually increases the amount of collagen in your body. …
When I first started studying nutrition, I dove headfirst into the world of “superfoods.” You’ve probably heard that term before, but let’s take a quick look at what it actually means. Superfoods are extremely rich in nutrition (like loads of vitamins and minerals) that help you achieve better health, prevent chronic disease and make you …
As someone who exercises intensely, I am no stranger to sore muscles and the occasional back strain. One of my favorite ways to relax, relieve pain and soothe sore muscles is by taking a hot bath with just the right concoction of natural elements to make the magic happen. If you have back pain, headaches, …
Did you know that indoor air pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health? Yep, that means the air in your home and office could be making you sick. Here’s why: Indoor environments that are sealed up without any fresh air flow allow pollutants to build up and linger in …
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is an ancient superfood that’s loaded with organic nutrition and health benefits. Though it has gained popularity in the Western world just recently, quinoa has been grown in the mountainous regions of South America (mainly Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile) for thousands of years! Though it’s often referred to as a grain, quinoa …
Belly fat. If you’re someone who easily gains and retains excess fat in your abdominal region, you know how frustrating it can be to get rid of it. One thing I know for sure about this topic… Just doing exercises that focus on your core will NOT solve the problem, no matter how many you do! …