Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
In a recent study published in the journal, Science, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — from products like pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — were found to now rival cars as a source […]
Food
The Health-conscious Eater’s Guide to How to Shop for Meat
Shopping for meat is complicated these days. When you’re a health-conscious eater, it can be a challenge to find meat that is in line with your natural and minimally processed food values. The labels on […]
Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers and Onions
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 zucchini, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon […]
What Makes the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy?
With the internet saturated with articles touting the health benefits of all manner of diets, very few are able to stack up nutritionally, and even scientifically, quite like the Mediterranean diet. Unlike the standard Westernized […]
The Truth About Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics and Prebiotics What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? While you may already be somewhat familiar with probiotics, the concept of prebiotics could be entirely new. There are vast differences between probiotics and prebiotics. […]
Roasted Bell Pepper and Chickpea Pate
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 1 cup chickpeas 1 red bell pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste Juice […]
Sulfites and Additives Unveiled
If you’ve ever looked at packaged food ingredients, they sometimes read like a foreign language. Are food product chemicals and additives bad for you? If so, which ones are the most harmful? Let’s take a […]
Roasted Tomato Soup
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds fresh tomatoes 2 red bell peppers 4-5 garlic cloves 1 yellow onion 1 carrot 1/3 cup celeriac 1 parsnip 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon […]
8 Benefits of Cooking with Cast Iron
When you go to cook a meal for your family, usually you’re thinking about the food you’re using more than the vessels you’re cooking it in. Recent research, though, suggests that we’d all be smart […]
Coconut, Lime and Matcha Tea Ice Cream
We are all familiar with the phenomenal health benefits of consuming green tea. Loaded with antioxidants, green tea has been shown to ward off the signs of aging, fight cancer, reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol. […]