The mighty blueberry. This little but powerful blue gem is a favorite of adults and children alike. And, for good reason. Blueberries taste good! Blueberries are healthy and super sweet. They are packed with anti-oxidants (in fact, they are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common veggies and fruits) [...]
If you're serious about losing fat and building muscle, both your diet and your physical activity must join hands. It takes both serious attention to both diet and physical activity if permanent success is to be achieved in the weight/fat loss area.. Using one without the other will not get the job done, at [...]
Cranberries are beautiful, little red charmers that are native to North America. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, vitamin A and K, they are a favorite for holiday feasts but add flavor and color to everything they grace year round. Fresh cranberries are super-tart and lower in calories and sugar than other [...]
Nutrition is something that many are aware they should be doing better with, yet, can't seem to muster the motivation or gain the knowledge needed to really get started. Yet, nutrition impacts every single element of our lives. Our daily energy levels, our risk factor for disease, and our body weight are all affected. [...]
Carrots. Most of us enjoy them on a weekly basis and many on a daily basis. They are easily grown and one of the most widely used and enjoyed veggies spanning all cultures around the world. Although the color orange is likely the most popular and familiar of all carrots, these slim beauties not [...]
Without a doubt, pumpkin is an all time seasonal favorite. We are, of course, talking about the real deal, not the artificial pumpkin spice that's added to so many things. Pumpkin is a highly nutrient-dense food, rich in both minerals and vitamins, but low in calories. It offers a wide arrange of health benefits, [...]
The obesity epidemic that currently affects all countries worldwide can be directly traced to the collapse of home cooking and the popularity of processed, conveniently prepared foods at the supermarket. It means a return to the way nature intended us to eat - raw. Eating "raw" not only eliminates the culprits that have been [...]
Sweet potatoes are amazingly healthy for us! In fact, the orange fleshed sweet potato has been tagged as one of nature's unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. They've been enjoyed since prehistoric times and by the 16th century, began to be cultivated in the U.S. where they remain a favorite for holidays and as a staple for [...]
As a whole we are beginning to eat more fresh foods and less processed "empty foods," shifting our lifestyles towards better overall health and well-being. Our kitchens are being cleansed of unhealthy processed items. We are eliminating the culprits that have been linked to degenerative diseases and weight gain including, "bad carbs" - white flour [...]
Foods enjoyed in their raw state are becoming more and more popular. For good reason. Raw foods, the kind nature prepares with sunlight, nutrient rich soil, and rain are the most natural foods of all. They are the easiest to prepare, unprocessed, succulent, vibrant and full of life and nourishment. There is no extensive gap [...]
