One of the biggest hurdles to having a healthy diet these days is avoiding the bounty of highly processed junk foods available. These foods are typically found in boxes, cans, bags, and bottles, i.e. soda, crackers, candy, and more. But notice I still said eat less,...
Protein is the basic building block of the human structure, helping our bodies form muscles, skin, and hair. Because of our bio-individuality, protein requirements vary dramatically from person to person. I recommend experimenting with reducing or increasing your...
If vegetables are the scarcest food in the Western diet, leafy green vegetables are lacking most of all. Learning to cook and eat greens is essential for creating lasting health. The color green is associated with spring, a time of renewal, refreshment, and vital...
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness….It’s the American Dream. The Pursuit of Happiness… It’s the one thing that we all desire. We wish for it. We want it. We pray for it for others. Books are written on it. Songs are sung about it…. It’s probably the ONE and...
Many fashionable diet theories advise people to avoid carbohydrates, naming them as a culprit in our obesity crisis. This advice is a huge and faulty generalization. By looking at the delicate, thin bodies of Japanese people, who consume high-carbohydrate diets...
Almost everyone craves sweets. Instead of depending on processed sugar, you can add more naturally sweet flavor to your daily diet and dramatically reduce sweet cravings. Certain vegetables have a deep, sweet flavor when cooked, like corn, carrots, onions, beets,...
It’s a well-known paradox that only a skilled cook knows how to prepare a meal in just a few minutes. You would think expertise would bring complexity, but making a meal can actually be divided into two simple states: preparation time and cooking time. Preparation...
The body is 75% water, so it makes sense that this essential fluid must be continually replenished. We can go for a month without food, but we can live only two or three days without water. Water is crucial to our survival. Many people are confused by how much water...
We love one-pot meals because they are so easy and simple. One pot means easy clean up, which is a home run in every kitchen. 🙂 It’s not easy to find recipes for veggie-one-pots since most rely on meat as a base. So we decided to feature delicious recipe ideas for...
Valentine’s Day is all about indulging and spoiling yourself. And chocolate makes the whole day happier. Especially when it comes to dessert. But it doesn’t all have to be about chocolate. And it doesn’t need to be sinful. Here are 5 healthier dessert recipe ideas to...
February 4th is World Cancer Day. It’s an important reminder for us all that our health is really the most important thing. In an effort to help you take proactive steps towards ensuring your healthy bodies and help fight off potential cancers, we’ve collected a short...
New evidence shows us that the link between diet and heart disease grows stronger. The food on your plate can influence just about every aspect of heart health, from blood pressure and inflammation to cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Remember to include these...
