Top 12 Worst Packaged Foods to Avoid
When it comes to eating, fresh food is always best. Anything that comes in a package could have many unhealthy ingredients. Still, some packaged foods are much worse than others. Since the best thing to […]
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Heart Health Granola
INGREDIENTS 2 cups oats ½ cup cashews ½ cup crushed almonds ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup flax seeds ½ cup sesame seeds 1 cup raisins ½ cup shredded coconut ½ cup coconut flakes 1 […]
How do I Know if I have a Nightshade Sensitivity?
What do tobacco, eggplants and white potatoes have in common? They’re all nightshade crops. And for an individual with nightshade sensitivities, the produce from these crops can cause serious problems. Nightshade crops are flowering plants. […]
Lentil, Squash & Quinoa Soup
INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried lentils 1 ½ cup squash cubes ¼ cup quinoa 1 carrot 2’’ piece of parsley root 1 parsnip 3 cups vegetable soup 1 heaped tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp ground cumin […]
12 Foods that May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Can food really be your medicine, as Hippocrates so famously said? When it comes to heart health, it just might. According to a statement from the American Heart Association, replacing foods high in saturated fats, […]
Egg Crepes with Whipped Ricotta
INGREDIENTS Crepes 2 eggs 2 tbsp coconut milk 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped ½ tsp fresh chives, chopped ½ tsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Filling ½ tbsp […]
Healthier Alternatives to White Sugar
With the our new found understanding that fat does not make us fat, we are now piling our plates with heart healthy meats, fishes and oils which can help to keep us satiated and slim. […]
Healthier Alternatives to Conventional Flour
Following a wheat free diet has never been easier. With an alarming list of health conditions being attributed to gluten consumption, it is no wonder that so many of us are opting to ditch the […]
7 Awesome Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in the culinary world. Current research indicates that it may also be among the healthiest foods on earth. While reading up on cinnamon, we found that the […]
6 Delicious Seasonal Foods that are Incredibly Healthy
Between now and the end of the year, we’ll have all had more than our fair share of special meals, potlucks, cookie exchanges and holiday buffets. Even for the most nutritious eaters among us, it’s […]