11 Autoimmune Diseases that Mess with Your Weight
A healthy immune system essentially creates a warzone in the body, protecting it against harmful and foreign pathogens that may cause damage. But an estimated five to...
Your Ultimate Guide to Root Vegetables
Root Vegetables Health Benefits
Commonly known types of root vegetables include potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beets, and radishes. Out of entire pool of colorful veggies, root vegetables are...
The Dirty Dozen: Avoid These Pesticide-Laden Fruits and Vegetables
The Dirty Dozen
EWG’s 2017 Dirty Dozen list singles out which produce contains the largest loads of pesticide residue. It is also important to note the foods are...
Healthier Options to Rid You of Cravings
Cravings can be overwhelming and an annoyance that lingers until you feed into it. And while cravings can be satisfied, continuously caving into commonly desired high-sugar and...
10 Simple Ways to Drink More Water
Despite the know to drink more water, the average population may be falling shy of the recommended 8 glasses per day. And while it may seem like...
How to Use Frankincense Essential Oil for Your Health
To be quite frank... Frankincense has a long history of uses, which mostly included religious ceremonies and perfume production in the past. But thanks to its pharmacological...
6 Simple Ways to Ripen Bananas Quickly
You're standing in front of the banana section only to find a sea of green, unripened fruit. And those big, upcoming plans for them – in your...
Does Science Support Nutrient Partitioning?
It's been claimed that the effort to achieve leanness is essentially a game of nutrient partitioning. Also called energy partitioning, does this concept hold a...
Is Coconut Sugar a Healthy Sweetener?
What Is Coconut Sugar?
Coconut sugar is exactly as the name insinuates, a sugar created from the sap of the coconut tree. Is often used interchangeably with coconut...
The Most Unique Plant-Based Food List
It is easy to get into the routine of getting the same fruits, vegetables, and grains every week. However, when looking past the common and...