While the occasional night out or few glasses of wine at home are not a big deal, excessive and/or binge drinking can have a serious impact on your health. In fact, from the moment you first take a sip of your drink, the alcohol starts affecting your body. Excessive consumption of alcohol can take a…
Gluten sensitivity can come in many forms. While only about one percent of the world’s population is diagnosed with Celiac’s disease, many more suffer from milder forms of gluten intolerance. In addition, most people with Celiac’s are never diagnosed and can suffer upwards of 10 years before proper diagnosis. Here are some of the most…
Stress can be a good thing. It’s what stimulates your body’s “fight or flight” response in various situations. This response is what protects your body and allows you to act quickly when need be. However, too much stress can take a serious toll on your overall health: emotionally, mentally and physically. When stress occurs, the…
Blueberries are a well-known superfood with numerous health benefits. Blueberries offer many benefits for the body, both internal and external. They have many essential vitamins and nutrients that revitalize and rejuvenate the body. #1: They maintain strong bones. Blueberries contain many vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining and strengthening bones such as Iron, Calcium, Phosphorous,…
This recipe is a great healthy alternative to standard beef patty burgers. It is completely vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. You can use whatever veggies you like, but included below are some of the best to compliment the natural flavors of the black beans. You can cook and eat the patties alone or on a bun…
There is a lot of controversy surrounding dairy consumption, with extensive research on both sides of the spectrum. While consumption in moderation may not be terrible, most people consume way more than they should. In fact, many doctors, scientists and other nutrition specialists are beginning to advise people to steer clear from dairy altogether. Dairy…
Coconut water: A delicious, refreshing beverage that’s also incredibly healthy. It’s full of antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes as well as a plethora of essential vitamins and minerals. It’s best to drink fresh coconut water if you live an environment where it exists, otherwise fresh coconut water found in cartons and sometimes bottles is the next…
Kombucha sounds like a foreign drink from a foreign land. Its opaque colors and disarming smell may alarm you at first, but rest assured that there is a myriad of health benefits packed into a single bottle of kombucha. There are many different flavors of kombucha ranging from fruity to sour. Kombucha originated in Northeast…
Vegan diets have been around for ages, and have really begun to grow in popularity the last five to ten years. There is a lot of controversy surrounding those who choose to eliminate animal products from their diet, from doctors and “meat-eaters” alike. However, there are several proven amazing health benefits of a vegan diet….
Nutritional yeast: is it good for you or not? The answer is yes! Nutritional yeast has many dietary and health benefits. It also contains many antiviral and antibacterial properties in addition to the nutritional aspect. One major benefit of this superfood, is it is one of few foods that contain a whole spectrum of B…
This recipe for healthy vegan banana pancakes is a great way to start your day right. If you prefer to use non-vegan or regular flour you are welcome to substitute where applicable. To begin, heat up a skillet with oil of your choice over medium-low heat. Olive oil or coconut oil are two healthy options….
Ideally, in a healthy diet you would eat only whole unprocessed foods. However, that is not always an option. Whether on a budget, pressed for time or even traveling, eating solely whole unprocessed foods 100 percent of the time is unrealistic. When choosing processed, prepackaged or canned food of any sort, try to avoid these…
