Optimal nutrition is important for all stages of life, all the way from our birth to our twilight years. But when it comes to pregnancy, the importance of our diets— of the foods and drinks we put into our bodies—cannot be overstated. Aside from eliminating potentially dangerous recreational and prescription
It is late at night. If I am going to be writing this article on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), I am going to need a kick. I think I will satisfy my thirst with a Coca Cola Classic. SLURP! Yummy. Now if I was in a country outside the
Over the years, it has become common knowledge that drinking water is absolutely vital for your overall health. If you do not drink enough water and only consume soda, you’ll put yourself at risk for serious health ailments. Of course, consumers have become a little concerned about the quality of
In recent years, inflammation and other digestive issues have made their way to the forefront of the discussion among the health-conscious. Second only to ‘celiac disease’ and ‘gluten-free’, the most talked-about term is definitely Leaky Gut Syndrome. Though everyone seems to have their own opinion on this relatively new ailment,
Though once considered harmless or even healthy, we now understand that smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, smoking causes over 480,000 deaths every single year. Compared to nonsmokers, the average smoker has a life
Ever wonder how our ancestors ate a million years ago? How about two million years ago? This thought process led to the creation of the Paleolithic Diet (Paleo Diet for short) or for the inner Cro-Magnon in us, simply the “Caveman Diet”. Before the dawn of agriculture, we were a
In recent years, we have become far more interested in the details of our food– what’s in it, where does it come from, how was it produced, and how much were the people who worked to harvest it paid? We’re getting smarter about what we support with our dollar, and
By now, you’ve heard the word ‘probiotic’ thrown around in magazines, on health and fitness specials, and even in yogurt commercials. Despite all the claims touting probiotics as medical miracles, though, few of these businesses explain what probiotics are, which makes them easy to dismiss. But probiotic foods are not
What better way to connect to the planet than to drink from its natural flowing springs? By drinking water from the springs of the earth, we do not just form a better relationship with our planet, but rather we become part of it. Every organism on the planet is made of
Coconut oil is the edible extract that comes from the meat or kernel of a coconut. The coconut palm, where it is harvested from, is one of the most versatile on the planet. 1 You can use everything – the tree, leaves, and the fruit. When it comes to health benefits,