Consumer behavior is beginning to change in regards to food and is embracing more traditional foods. They are also relearning ancient culinary methods such as fermenting. This could be one of the most positive food trends in many decades as these fermented foods are really important for optimal gut health and plays a crucial role […]
Carbohydrates are mainstay for lots of people who say they love all those comfort foods like macaroni and cheese, donuts, white rice and bread. These sure aren’t the foods for someone who has healthy eating on the mind. These carbohydrates are just plain bad for you. Not all carbs are the same though. A lot […]
What’s the Deal with Cricket Flour?
July 11, 2018The thought of eating crickets may be enough to trigger your gag reflex, but wait until you learn about their amazing health benefits. Cricket flour or cricket protein powder is made from 100% ground crickets. Labeled the “food of the future,” cricket species are quickly becoming an in-demand source of protein for many. Cricket flour […]
It is best to avoid toxic commercial shampoos and hair treatment products to promote healthy hair and scalp. Rely on what nature has supplied us, which is high-quality burdock oil. Achieve those shiny locks and receive the other therapeutic effects. This oil, also known as Bur oil and Burdock root oil extract, is extracted from […]
There was a surprising article written by Honor Whiteman that revealed the harm that e-cigarettes can have for our oral health. They are marketed as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, but when it comes to our oral health, new research suggests that vaping may be just as harmful as smoking. An article was published […]
A foundational aspect of a healthy diet is to eat plenty of fresh vegetables. A healthy diet can help to lower your risk for many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. This is especially ideal if you eat organic foods to avoid pesticides and GMO’s. Vegetables contain antioxidants and […]
Over the past 35 years the consumption of olive oil has increased more than 10-fold in the U.S. It has gone from 29 metric tons (MT) in 1980 to 327 MT in 2015. Oil became more widely used with the popularity of the Mediterranean diet and made the oil a $16 billion a year industry. […]
An oil that is packed with benefits that may greatly uplift your body and mind is Amyris oil. It isn’t as valuable as sandalwood, but it offers amazing health perks that will make you want more of this herbal oil. The Amyris derives from the Rutaceae botanical family and known as West Indian/Indies sandalwood. […]
Honey Bee Brood, the Future of Food?
May 31, 2018The larvae and pupae of drones is honey bee brood that has great potential as a food source. Many countries, including Mexico, Thailand and Australia, eat it as a delicacy. The brood has a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture when eaten cooked or dried. It is used as a versatile ingredient in soups and […]
Proper nutrition is vital to staying healthy but it’s more critical for patients recovering in the hospital. The Advocate Health Care and Abbott completed a new study that optimized nutrition care while in the hospital and found it could help reduce 30-day readmission rates by 27% and the average […]
