The Alternative Daily
Microwave Popcorn’s 3 Dirty Little Secrets
It's Friday night, and the family settles down for a movie. But, what would a great flick be without some popcorn?
The microwave did to...
Study: Chokeberry Extract Linked to Reduced Risk of Diabetes and Heart...
The chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), also called black chokeberry, aroniaberry or simply aronia, is a cranberry-like berry that grows east of the Appalachian mountains just...
Always Drink Your Water Like This
Water is by far the beverage of choice, especially if you are a health conscious individual who fully understands the power of water to...
Do You Have 7 Minutes to Exercise?
Perhaps one of the most-used excuses for skipping a workout is, “I don’t have the time.” And while for some that excuse is merely...
What is Nutritional Yeast and is it Good for Me?
Don't be fooled by the name - nutritional yeast is not your average yeast. It is an inactive yeast, therefore it does not make...
Regulate Blood Sugar with these Foods
The glycemic index refers to how quickly a food turns into sugar in the blood once it is eaten. Junk foods normally have a...
Guilt-Free Holiday Drinks
Everyone loves to indulge a little this time of year. And with the number of parties, get-togethers and family events, chances are you will...
Do You Need Dark Chocolate Therapy?
Over 64 million Americans suffer from a condition defined as metabolic syndrome – a combination of risk factors, which makes one more susceptible to...
Add Flavor to Soups and Stews with Poppies
Not to be confused with its more addictive cousin, papaver somniferum, common poppy or papaver rhoeas is also known as “corn poppy,” or “red...
Hawaii Passes Bill to Stop Expansion of GMOs
Finally, a spot of good news for the anti-GMO community: the Hawaii County Council has passed a bill that prohibits new genetically modified crops...
