Did you know you can cook with lavender and it’s good for your body, too?! If you were this many days old when you realized lavender could be more than a fresh scent or pretty purple flower in the backyard, join the club. But before we dive into the health benefits of cooking with lavender,…
Food cravings are the body’s way of trying to correct various vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances. But eating the food that is craved rarely provides the needed nutrient. For example, when a person feels suddenly exhausted or weak, the body senses low blood sugar and begins to crave carbohydrates. However, sugar quick fixes are extremely…
Chocolate is the perfect food because it tastes great and does great things in our bodies. Discover the many healing properties of chocolate.
If you want better digestion, look no further than pineapple. Learn why pineapple smooths out the digestive process, and get lots of suggestions for its use.
Who would have thought the common watermelon is packed with so much nutrition? Most of us are surprised to discover that there’s any nutrition at all in this traditional summer treat. The common perception about watermelon is that it’s low-calorie fruit, mostly water with taste, harmless, but not a good choice for nutritional value. Wrong! Watermelon…
Grapefruit is the forgotten fruit, but it’s chocked full of health benefits. Find out what choosing grapefruit at the grocery store can do for you.
It’s easy to over-indulge during the holidays if you aren’t careful. We’re here to tell you that fending off those extra calories is easier than you think! Just follow these 10 healthy eating strategies and don’t stress about what you just ate! If you slip up, get right back to healthy eating your next meal!…
Want to improve your memory? A recent study says eating dark grapes is the answer, but wait until you see what else dark grapes can do.
Trying to defeat high blood pressure and inflammation? Adding plenty of vegetables to your diet on a regular basis can help get blood pressure under control without producing side effects. As you peruse the produce counter, be sure to pick up a bunch of celery, a vegetable that has been known to fight high…
Want to eat fish but worry about mercury toxicity? Discover why the selenium to mercury ratio makes all the difference.