Photo:@reinasierra Herpes outbreaks can be embarrassing, not to mention uncomfortable and painful. And sometimes, prescription medication doesn’t fend off the flare-ups. But with some consideration and creativity, we can add superfoods to our diet that will help our body fight…
Healthy Eating
Image:@alyssaclift The acai berry is strange in the way that only 10% of the berry is actually edible, the main reason for this is it has a large stone which takes up most of the berry. It is a dark…
Photo:@prozach25_ud Whether you use refined, white cane sugar or a natural sweetener in your cooking is a matter of personal preference, though many people avoid refined sugar because some of it is filtered using charred animal bones. Another reason is…
Photo:@alinaanisenko Vegans have been around for thousands of years, and plant-based eating has been known by various names. Some people call the vegan diet “strict vegetarian,” but it is more accurately “pure vegetarian,” the original name and meaning of “vegetarian.”…
Photo:@margueta Take a few moments and do a self-assessment of how you currently eat. 1. Make a list of the meals you now eat. Become familiar with beans, seitan, and other plant-based protein and substitute them for meat in your…
The Carrot and Cod soup is one of my personal favorites. I’ve never been a big fan of carrots, but this one got my vote. By blending carrot, sweet potato, and tomato flavors, with a touch of cod can create…
Photo:@mppllc Carbohydrates have been put into the spotlight ever since diets like the Atkin’s Diet and the South Beach Diet have recommended cutting carbohydrates out of your meals as much as possible. However, before you make a drastic decision about…
Photo:@heatherdeffense If you are interested in eating a healthy diet compared to your current diet, I have good news or you-you don’t have to be rich to do so. It is fully possible to involve yourself in healthy eating, even…
Why Breakfast Really is the Most Important Meal of the Day
Photo:@Anna888 By now, I’m sure you’ve heard people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, that doesn’t stop millions of Americans, and people around the world, from skipping breakfast or opting for only a drink…
Foodborne Illnesses: Prevention for Healthy Eating
Photo:@vedrana2701 Eating healthy foods will help you to boost your immune system, but what if it’s the foods themselves making you sick? Foodborne illness can cause food poisoning and a variety of other more dangerous diseases, so they are a…