High in vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats, nuts and seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. However, nuts and seeds also contain phytic acid and...
Nutrition
As Hippocrates said, “Food is the first medicine.”
Eating a balanced, whole food diet, and supplementing with the right superfoods and vitamins for your personal needs can help you achieve optimal health and well-being.
Our good health is almost always in our own hands. Alzheimer's disease takes 10-20 years to develop. This means that you need to start getting your diet and...
They say canola oil is "heart healthy" and a good source of monounsaturated fats similar to olive oil. Nothing could be further from the truth.
We know now, more than ever, that our daily choices directly affect the environment, and the health and safety of future generations. We’ve gotten better about...
Lately, animal products like eggs, dairy, and especially red meat have been blamed for cancer, heart disease and a host of other health problems. Here’s...
Considering that communicable diseases like colds and flu are highly contagious and have no cure other than to run their course, your best bet is to prevent...
Many people don't realize that the concentrated fructose in agave syrup is worse for you than high amounts of glucose, especially if you are diabetic.
Is pork bad for you? Or is it a healthy, traditional food that’s an integral part of every self-sustaining homestead? This article will help you decide.
Salt has earned a bad reputation in recent years, so it may comes as a surprise to hear this ancient seasoning, consumed in moderation, is actually crucial for...
If you can't trust even organic eggs anymore, how do you know which eggs are safe, nutritious and humane?
Just 100 years ago, there was only cane sugar, molasses, sorghum, honey and maple syrup available, and Americans each ate less than two pounds a year of them...
If you're trying to prevent osteoporosis, you may be taking a prescription or loading up on calcium. If so, there are much better ways to protect your bones.
Before you spend half your paycheck on the latest fashionable food with a name you can't pronounce, try these ten affordable, eco friendly, domestic superfoods...
Sustainable harvesting practices are simply not efficient enough to meet America's ravenous demand for food we don't really need. No matter how you justify it...
Many people are confused about the different kinds of sugar and sweeteners available today, and whether they are healthy and safe. Here is the lowdown on 25...
Homemade chicken broth has a reputation for curing what ails you, and that reputation is well-deserved. Here's why...
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