by Sayer Ji Between the hard and fast dichotomies of cooked and raw, dead and alive, is this beautiful thing called fermented. A place where many of the digestive challenges associated with raw foods (e.g. enzyme inhibitors, anti-nutrients, lectins) are overcome in favor of not…
By April McCarthy The French diet is full of flavor and high in satisfaction. They don’t believe in low-fat, low-carb, low-taste, or low-calorie, but they do believe in enjoying their food, taking the time to eat at the table, knowing when to stop eating and…
by Daisy Luther I have a confession to make. I don’t just like coffee….I have a deep, abiding passion for it. If you see me without a mug in my hand in the morning, I’m probably near death’s door. The first thing I do in…
by Daisy Luther If you had a business selling something that made you well over a hundred billion dollars per year, would you take steps to eradicate the need for your business? Or would you make every effort for that money continue rolling in? Take…
by Dr. Richard Foxx The anti-aging skin care market is now a multi-billion dollar business. Best eye creams, wrinkle creams, eye serums, facial masks, and other products aimed at beautifying your skin are now available everywhere. Gone are the days when these items were found…
by Daisy Luther Stockpiles: they aren’t just for pantries anymore! You might be wondering where on earth you can stash all of the food required for a one-year pantry. Unless you have a pantry the size of a master bedroom suite, it won’t take long…
by Heather Callaghan Spices have become lauded for their many health benefits in recent years. You can use them to simply doctor up your foods if you don’t have time or money for diet overhaul or supplements. They can be purchased at incredibly reduced prices…
by Stephanie Relfe 100,000 people in a town called Tecoma, in Victoria, Australia, are fighting a battle to keep McDonald’s away from their town, where McDonald’s wants one of its junkstores to be built near the school, naturally, because when you push food that addicts…
by Gaye Levy Anyone who lives in hurricane country knows that hunkering down is a way of life when a big storm is predicted. As a matter of fact, in the southern United States, hurricane parties are common. When a hurricane is imminent, friends and…
By Sayer Ji A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Association of Statin Use With Cataracts: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis,” reveals that the top-grossing, cholesterol-lowering drug class known as statins is significantly increasing the risk of cataracts within exposed populations.[1] Statin-induced eye damage will…
Natural Blaze INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2013 — The scientific spotlight focuses today on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer…
by Heather Callaghan “Eating healthy” means a lot of things to different people and it might seem complicated with all the millions of books, programs, and websites available. It might seem complicated with a busy schedule and limited budget. But it doesn’t have to be…
By Anna Hunt The pineal gland, an endocrine gland located in the brain, is said to be the seat of the soul. Also referred to as the Third Eye, this small gland is believed to be involved in reaching higher levels of consciousness, acting as…
By Linda Rosario Before, vegans have limited dessert choices due to the fact that most desserts make use of eggs and other animal byproducts. These days, the food industry has discovered various substitutes for this animal by products in making desserts. That’s why vegans can…
By Margie King Berries have long been known to pack big health benefits in their small size. According to Harvard researchers eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries every week can save women from heart attacks. Scientists from the Harvard School of Public…
By Mae Chan Research has shown that a high dietary intake of resveratrol from dietary supplements counteracts many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. So why not get one of the best antioxidants in the world from real food? Resveratrol is a poweful antioxidant with…
By Natasha Longo Once we become aware of the foods that do not agree with our biochemistry, hormonal balance and digestion, we can rectify and tweak our diet to satisfy something larger that our body needs. Severe cravings can lead to binge eating and other…
By Jonathan Parker Comfort foods, we all have our favorites. Ice cream, cheesy pasta, the ever-present chocolate. We eat them when we feel down, or stressed and we love it because it tastes great and deep down we know it’s probably not the greatest for…
By Erin Schumacher Making your own nut milk is easy! And it’s much healthier for you than the store bought kind. You can control which nuts you get to use. The nuts will be fresh and (ideally) raw! And there aren’t any additional fillers like…
By Erin Schumacher Last night I decided I wanted ice-cream. But not just any ole ice-cream, real ice-cream. The Italian-style Gelato to be exact. So, what did I do? I went ahead and created a recipe. I’ve been into Irish Moss lately. Chances are, unless…
