SIX TRUTHS AND ONE BIG LIE ABOUT ORGANIC FOODS
Organic foods are those which follow the rules and guidelines set for the cultivation process. Meaning, fruits, and vegetables that are grown without the use of any chemical product that changes...
Healthy Nutrition
AÇAÍ: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH IT?
You probably have seen this word tagged in many posts but might still be unsure of what exactly it is. You might be wondering, can a fruit have such a rosy colorRead more
WHY HAVE INFLUENCERS ADDED PROTEIN POWDER INTO THEIR DIETS?
If you have ever asked yourself this question, it's because you've already seen thousands of Instagram posts where different influencers show off their protein powder shakes. It’s very in fashion,...
HAVE YOU TRIED THESE FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL SAUCES?
This month we have embarked on a journey to discover gastronomy throughout the world. We would love nothing more than to be out discovering other countries and cultures but for now, we have to settle for...
HEALTH HAZARD: NATURAL FRUIT JUICES
Many people can’t imagine that such a simple decision can so negatively affect their health and that of their loved ones. Studies have shown that the consumption of natural fruit juices
Do you know which fruits and veggies are in season?
Are you paying attention when you choose your fruits and veggies when you go to your local market or grocery store? Not everything provided to us is the right choice for any given time of year. Each one has its own ripening process, depending on where it’s grown, affecting its harvest season....
OBESE & OVERWEIGHT: BAD ALLIES AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS
Often a phrase is repeated so much that it loses its meaning. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the increase in obesity, unhealthy habits, and the risks of inadequate nutrition. It’s a message that no longer surprises us, it doesn’t capture our attention. But, what if we collected the...
6 BOOKS ON LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE THAT YOU CAN’T MISS
Is there a better time than National Book Day to get a new book about your favorite topic? If you’ve found yourself here, I’m sure that healthy...
Beef Jerky: The Healthy & Energizing Snack From the Far West
What could your shopping cart have in common with a cowboy from the wild west? Or even explorers sailing across the sea? Well, I’ll tell you; foods that can be stored for long periods of time and which give you lots of energy. When we watch old westerns we see those American cowboys eating...
Hidden Sugars In Our Everyday Diets
Industrial pastries, snacks, fruit yogurt, tomato sauce, cookies, soft drinks, sandwich bread, juice, chocolate, cereal… the list goes on. Not everyone realizes the copious amounts of sugar they consume on a daily basis. A simple slice of sandwich bread is equal to two cubes of sugar. The same...