Lara WEven rice is not sacred or safe to eat anymore. Guest Post By Dan Wellsich Those of us who are old enough to have participated in the formative back-to-nature food movement of the 1960s and early 1970s sang the praises of rice; specifically brown rice. We consumed mass quantities of the stuff because we believed …
As educated and intelligent consumers, we try to arm ourselves with as much information as we can so we can make good choices when it comes to food. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to get hold of the truth when you’re trying to determine what’s best for your diet. Here are some facts that might …
We’re all trying to eat more healthily, and for many of us, that can mean scouring the supermarket for the latest products labeled “Heart Healthy,” “Good for Digestion” or “Lowers Cholesterol.” Newer isn’t always better, however. Sometimes, the healthiest foods you can eat are foods your great-grandmother would have kept in her icebox or cupboard …
Anyone remotely interested in health, alternative health, and diet has probably heard of juice fasting. Supporters put it forward as a way to cleanse your body while obtaining necessary nutrients. Critics say they’re useless at best, and unhealthy at worst. But how much do you know about it? Here are six facts about juice fasting. …
As the summer comes to an end, millions of students around the world prepare to go back to school. While most parents plan ahead for school supplies, uniforms, and transportation, nutrition during the school day is often forgotten about. Each student has to make a very important decision every day throughout the school year: What …
If you’re like a lot of people, you just don’t feel your morning is the same without a cup (or three) of your favorite coffee or tea. But there’s conflicting opinion on whether coffee or green tea is better for you. Both offer benefits; if you’ve ever wondered which one is healthier for you, then read …
There’s an ongoing debate in the agricultural community about whether organic produce is better for you when it comes to health. Obviously, the conventional farmers would have you believe their produce is just as good, but what are the facts? Key Differences When it comes to how organic produce is grown versus conventional, there are …
With all the unhealthy things we put into our bodies every day, it’s nice to know that some common, natural herbs can help to support the body’s natural detoxification process. By cooking with these herbs in new recipes, or adding them to some of our existing favorites, we can support the liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach and …