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 pesticides. 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, strengthen bones, joints and tendons, and improve gut health. But here’s the thing… Taking a collagen supplement is worthless if you aren’t consuming enough vitamin C to synthesize it. Plus, the typical collagen supplement is made from cow hides …
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! …
I’m going to ask you a series of questions. Please make a mental note of your answers as you go through them: When you’re planning a relaxing or romantic dinner, what is something you’ll put in the center of the table for ambiance? When you’re watching an amorous scene in a movie, what’s something that’s typically used on …
For many years, scientists have closely researched the purpose of sleep and how it affects our bodies. Study after study has proved that sleep is deeply connected with our health in a variety of ways. For example, research has found that sleep deprivation has the same taxing and negative effect on your immune system as …