Health Benefits of Mustard Green & Seeds

  A 2010 study found that eating just one extra serving of leafy greens a day could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14%. Fresh vegetables are low in calories and net carbs but high in beneficial fiber, and vitamins and minerals as well as a wide variety of antioxidants and other disease-fighting […]

Honey fights bacteria

Manuka honey has been used for millennia as a remedy for inflammation and bacterial infections. A study conducted at the University of Southampton in the U.K. reported that the honey from Down Under may be useful for decreasing the risk of infection, and helpful in preventing pathogenic bacterial colonies called biofilm from developing on catheters […]

How Raw Chicken Can Poison You

When you think of poultry, the first thing that usually comes to mind is chicken. It is one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, reaching billions in population. Its meat is low in fat and highly concentrated on the skin. A single serving of chicken has four grams of fat and 31 grams […]

7 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar has a great variety of uses, some of which are ancient history but are still commonly practiced today. The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is apple cider vinegar. It has been touted as a cure-all for decades, dating back to centuries as an ancient folk remedy that helps with all sorts […]

Five Misconceptions of A Vegan Diet

What Is Veganism?   Veganism is a dietary practice that excludes all animals products from everyday consumption. Not only do vegans abstain from eating meat products like pork and beef, they also evade fish, poultry, dairy, honey, and even marshmallows. In case you needed a fun fact, marshmallows are made from gelatin, a substance created […]

Really, fake blueberries?

This delightful blueberry fruit of indigo hue and juicy sweetness grows on perennial bushes and are native to North America.  The fruit typically grows throughout the summer, depending on the region.  Blueberries are a most wonderful addition to pies, muffins, cobblers and many, many other fruity desserts as well as in breakfast foods.  Delicious jams […]

Spices to Lower Blood Sugar

Did you know that some common spices that may help to lower the blood sugar.  Prescription meds are becoming more and more expensive and dangerous, so isn’t it time to find some alternative products that might help us in managing our blood sugar levels without breaking us?  There are millions of adults who are diagnosed […]

Is A Gluten-Free Diet For You?

Many people are embracing the gluten-free diet that has become widely recognized in recent years.  An estimated .5% of Americans were on a gluten-free diet in 2009.  That percentage had more than tripled to 1.69% in 2014.  Those diagnosed with celiac disease remained fairly steady, declining only slightly from .7% to .58%. The gluten-free diets […]

How About Those Health Supplements?

Probiotics are the friendly bacteria for our digestive health.  They contain living organisms.  Other than bacteria, a type of yeast is also part of the probiotics and good bacteria in the gut that will help with digestion.  You may receive relief from diarrhea and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome might also be provided by probiotics. […]

Butter in Your Coffee? What’s this all about?

Butter in your coffee? What’s this all about? That’s right, there’s a new trend you may or may not have heard about. The trend is that people are putting butter into their coffee rather than the usual sugar and cream. Believe it or not, it’s the best idea ever.   It may sound questionable to […]