Southerners have long embraced the art of staying cool during hot and humid summer months. Two of their go-to remedies for beating the heat are sweet tea and watermelon. The good news is that you can combine these two methods…
It’s astonishing to think about how traditional cultures have long recognized the nutritional and medicinal benefits of plants, long before the need for scientific research demanded by modern medicine. One such plant with the backing of both traditional and modern…
Ever since welcoming our second child into the world, I’ve trusted ginseng to help me combat fatigue. I discovered that just one cup of ginseng tea in the morning gave me more energy than a cup of coffee, without the…
Eating healthy can be an overwhelming task with all the information overload about fad diets, exotic superfoods, and constant debate on what’s best for our bodies. However, amidst this chaos, one advice always holds true: eat your broccoli. Broccoli, often…
Among all the foods that the paleo diet embraces, there’s one specific superfood that can provide huge benefits for controlling your weight, getting crucial nutrients and helping you avoid diabetes and other chronic illnesses. The superfood with all these benefits:…
Looking for a single whole food that can lower blood pressure, reduce heart attack and stroke risk, decrease inflammation, restore gut health, balance the immune system and increase fiber intake? Meet the chia seed—a small, gluten-free and nutrient-packed powerhouse that…
Ancient Indian remedies are making waves in the health world, and the humble berry of the sea buckthorn shrub is leading the charge. Hailed for its astounding health properties, the aptly-named ‘Holy Fruit of the Himalayas’ packs a punch for…
Superfoods are all the rage these days – think quinoa, kale, and goji berries – and for good reason. They’re packed with high nutritional contents that can help reduce the risks of chronic diseases, promote weight loss, stave off depression,…
Coconut oil, a rich source of saturated fat, has been praised as one of the healthiest oils you can consume. This is mainly due to its unique composition, being primarily made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) instead of long-chain triglycerides…
As we grow older, our capacity to learn new information gets more difficult, but recent studies have suggested that people who continue to learn and challenge their brains are happier and less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. One great way to…
Berries have long been considered superfoods, with goji, acerola, and acai berries receiving a significant amount of attention due to their high antioxidant content. Antioxidants are crucial in the fight against harmful free radicals, which are closely linked with heart…
We all love to add a little spice to our food, but did you know that one incredibly healthy spice can help you fight heart disease, dodge cancer, live longer, and lose weight? Cue the humble chili pepper, which could…