I recently featured the 8 healthiest condiments to keep in your fridge. Now it’s time to tackle the bad guys … the unhealthy condiments that have no business taking up precious space on your refrigerator door. … Read More
If variety is the spice of life, then the more condiments you keep in your fridge, the better. Especially if they’re the right condiments. By that I mean condiments that are not only tasty (if not, then what’s the point?) but healthy too. Surprisingly, you can actually pick your condiments strategically to add nutrients, … Read More
Did you know that food manufacturers may vary the ingredients used in processed foods depending on what country they’re being sold in? … Read More
If you’re trying to reduce your sugar intake to lose weight and avoid chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, you’re not alone. Sugar has replaced fat as the most loathed dietary villain in the 21st century, and for good reason. … Read More
Snacks … everybody eats them but not everyone gets them ‘right.’ Grab a handful of pretzels and it’s not likely to satisfy … you’ll be looking for another within five minutes. A fruit smoothie may seem like a good choice … but unless it’s one you’ve made at home, there’s a good chance it contains far too much sugar. … Read More
Move over expensive hair gels and mousse -- a nutritionally packed diet is one of the best secrets to a thick, glowing mane. When you take in nutrients, you body will prioritize them accordingly, sending vitamins and minerals where you need them the most first (i.e. this would be to the cells in your body that are essential … Read More
Do you ever feel slightly guilty when resorting to frozen veggies over fresh? On the one hand you’re eating vegetables … on the other, they’re frozen, not fresh. Well, such veggie guilt may be all for naught, as new research shows that not only are many frozen veggies just as good as fresh … they may even be healthier! … Read More
Eating a piece of whole fruit is a wonderful way to add vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to your diet while also satisfying your sweet tooth. Of course, some fruits rise to the top in terms of health value, so if you’re looking for the healthiest fruits — those that have the greatest potential to promote balance and heal … Read More
And an AWESOME Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe! Autumn is officially here, and with the cooling temperatures you may find yourself sprinkling the warming spice cinnamon in your coffee, on your toast, or baked into a batch of muffins. But there’s good reason to make cinnamon a year-round treat — and to use it in far more abundan … Read More
The average American eats 27 pounds of bananas every year; that’s more than the amount of apples and oranges combined![i] Fortunately, this is one popular habit that’s a healthy one too, as bananas are one of the most beneficial fruits you can eat. … Read More