The question of whether we really need vitamin supplements has been debated for years. Many of us have taken vitamins for as long as we can remember, starting with chewable versions, then graduating to adult multivitamins, vitamin D supplements when…
Just a whiff of garlic can send your taste buds into overdrive and transport your imagination to a cozy Italian kitchen. But did you know that garlic and onions provide significant health benefits too? Used for both their flavors and…
Smoothies are a fantastic way to enjoy the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, even those you may not typically enjoy eating on their own. Some people, however, may find it difficult to get past the idea of consuming unique…
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it’s often the most skipped meal too. With busy schedules, many people rely on ultra-processed convenience foods like toaster pastries and sugary cereals. Yet, there’s no need to sacrifice…
A few weekends ago, I indulged in something I hadn’t eaten in years and was soon hit with an intense food craving that also hadn’t surfaced in years. Looking back at my experience, I’ve realized that my life-long commitment to…
Imagine increasing your happiness, vitality and motivation in just two weeks by making one small tweak to your diet. What if this one small change could completely revolutionize your mind and body? And the best part is, it’s so ridiculously…
There’s no doubt that determining whether that long-lost can at the back of the cupboard is safe to eat or needs to be tossed can be a challenge. To make matters more confusing, labels such as “sell by,” “use by,”…
We’ve all heard the saying: You are what you eat. But have you ever stopped to think about what that really means? Unfortunately, due to mass production of food and the onslaught of food advertising that’s impossible to decipher (because…
You may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is it really that much more important than lunch or dinner? While there is some debate about this, recent statements from the American Heart Association…
A hidden concern that food companies tend to ignore is how their products are affecting our livers. Due to the formulations of these products, about 30 million people now have fatty livers. This is a crucial issue, as having a…
The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is tricky to deal with because unlike other germs, it thrives in cold conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that Listeria can continue to multiply in your refrigerator putting you and your family at…
Milk has long been considered a staple in the American diet, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommending two to three cups of milk a day for most individuals. However, there are important factors to take into consideration before…