6 Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking Kombucha
What Is Kombucha?
Pronouced kawm-boo-chah, kombucha is “a live culture of multiple species of yeast and bacteria grown to make a mildly alcoholic fermented beverage.” (Or really just...
The Truth Behind Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter
Almond Butter Versus Peanut Butter: What’s the Difference?
Differences between peanut and almond better lies within their foundation, peanuts and almonds. Peanuts are a type of legume, members...
New Vegan Secret Food: Aquafaba and Its Benefits
What Is Aquafaba?
According to the official Aquafaba website, aquafaba (AF) is “the common name for the cooking liquid of beans and other legumes like chickpeas” and translates...
The Best (& Healthiest) Cup of Coffee
According to a Reuter’s report, 64 percent of Americans aged 18 or over said they had a cup of coffee the previous day in 2018. But the...
The Top 22 Worst “Health” Foods
22 “Health Foods” That Really Aren’t Healthy
1. Fruit Muffins
Whether banana nut, blueberry, or cinnamon apple, do not let those fruity breakfast muffins mislead you… Muffins purchased from...
Lean Red Meat: Part of a Heart Healthy Mediterranean-Style Diet
A Mediterranean-style eating pattern is often described as being low in red meat… Well, until just recently.
New research now shows that lean, unprocessed red meat can be...
12 Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12’s Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and How to Obtain It
The RDA for both male and female adults is 2.4 micrograms (µg) per day, although intakes of...
10 Ways to Increase Your Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Established by the USDA’s 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, Americans should be consuming at least two and a half cups of veggies and two cups of fruits on a...
Algae Oil vs. Fish Oil: Which is Healthier
Algal Oil Versus Fish Oil
Algal oil, or algae omega-3, is an oil concentrated from marine algae. Algae itself is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids and...
9 Quick Acai Frozen Yogurt Recipes
Pronounced ah-sah-EE, acai is a dark purple berry originating in South Africa and overflowing the bowls across America. And touted as a superfood, acai makes a nutritious...