Whole30 Diet The Whole30 Diet may help remove toxins from the body. The Whole30 diet is a 30-day nutritional program developed by sports nutritionists Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig in 2009. It is similar to yet more restrictive than the paleo diet in that it emphasizes consumption of whole foods while eliminating sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and dairy. The premise behind the […]
Benefits of Dulse Dulse is a sea plant with a short stem and thick, red-tinted leaves. It exists in various forms that are distinguishable by where it is grown. The crop is found on rocky sections of lakes and oceans, and it may be collected on the seashore. The plant is rich in various minerals, proteins and fiber content. The […]
Benefits of Fermented Foods Fermenting has been humanity’s way of preserving food for thousands of years. Only in recent years have fermented foods become trendy—and with good reason! Fermented foods have been shown to be good for the gut, improving digestion and absorption of minerals due to the high concentration of probiotics they contain. Foods such as […]
Energize with Herbal Teas A hot cup or a tall, cooling glass of tea can help one relax. Tea can help with more than just relaxation, though; some teas can also benefit an active lifestyle in many ways. Aches and pains are present in most people. Relaxation is helpful to remove some of the pain, […]
Health Benefits of Saffron I remember the first time I made a recipe with saffron in it. After making my grocery list, I went to the store and walked down the spice aisle. Saffron… saffron… saffron… there it is. Wait, is this bottle empty? Why are there only a few little wisps inside and why is it […]
Amazing Properties of Maca One of the amazing phenomena in nature is the adaptation of a plant or animal to its environment. As it relates to medicinal effects of a plant, the composition of active compounds can be greatly influenced by geography, altitude, climate and other factors. These stressors will often lead to the formation […]
Vegan Diet A vegan diet includes foods from plants such as vegetables, fruits and grains. Vegans avoid eating foods from animal products like meat, eggs and dairy products. Some individuals will avoid foods that have used animal products during their processing, such as honey. Vegans need to ensure they are eating a balanced diet in order […]
DASH Diet The DASH diet may help ward off disease. DASH is an acronym that stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” It encourages people to reduce their sodium intake while increasing their intake of nutrients like calcium, potassium, and magnesium that help reduce blood pressure. A person following the DASH diet may see their systolic blood pressure, which […]
Alkaline Diet You may have heard celebrities touting the health benefits of an alkaline diet, but what is it and should you be following their lead? An alkaline diet is typically defined as consuming 80% alkaline-forming foods and 20% acid-forming foods. But if we’re using the words alkaline and acid to define a diet, we first need […]
Benefits of Baobab Powder The baobab (pronounced BAY-oh-Bab) tree is a seemingly mythical plant, towering high above the African savanna up to nearly 100 feet tall. They are commonly called “upside down” trees or monkey bread trees. The world is finally catching wind of the incredibly nutritious fruit of this tree. These megalithic trees sustain […]