Over the last few decades avocados have slowly been working their way into our life, so that they no longer are a rare treat from an exotic land but instead are treated like a dietary staple, purchased from literally any supermarket, piled right alongside apples and bananas. Whether you’ve noticed them making their way into your salads, or maybe you’ve noticed an increased ... Continue Reading
The Unbelievable Benefits of Coconut Oil
The benefits of coconut oil are countless, whether you are using it for skin care, dieting, even as a wood furniture polish, or a thousand other uses. Did you know that you can use coconut oil for teeth? As a sunscreen? As a bug repellent? Coconut oil is seriously a multi tasker! Below you will find a series of unbelievable health, skin and dieting benefits, all powerful ... Continue Reading
The Truth About These 5 Fad Diets Is Surprising
In this post from Bazaar, Hannah Morrill clears the air on 5 fad diets that have swayed the masses in the recent past. Decide for yourself if these 5 trendy food fads are worth the hype. Do all the diets your friends swear by actually make a difference on the scale? We asked the experts. 1) Paleo The Hype: Eating like a caveman—that is, yes to meats and organs (!), seafood, ... Continue Reading
3 Food-Based Solutions to Beat Depression
Who hasn't, at one point or another, battled with depression? In these uncertain times of economic failure, joblessness and threats to home and food security, it's no wonder rates of depression are on the rise. A nutrient dense diet can go a long way in fending off, if not downright curing, fits of depression. Who hasn't, at one point or another, battled with depression? That ... Continue Reading
6 Benefits Women Reap From the Paleo Diet
When we think “Paleo diet” we understandably think “cavemen.” The diet emphasizes traditionally male concepts such as hearty meals and animal protein, and most of the leaders in the paleo movement have been men. When we think “Paleo diet” we understandably think “cavemen.” The diet emphasizes traditionally male concepts such as hearty meals and animal protein, and most of the ... Continue Reading