Nutmeg is so much more than simply a flavoring for Christmas dishes and eggnog. The essential oil of this aromatic spice has a number of surprising health benefits that may just make it the next must-have for your essential...
Attention city dwellers! If you have been driving your personal vehicle to get around town, you just might change your ways after reading this.
If you live in a city that has an established public train or bus route, sell...
The E. coli outbreak that blighted Chipotle in 2015 has finally come to an end, according to reports. The FDA’s update states, “On February 1, 2016, the CDC announced that the outbreak appears to be over.” The long-awaited clean...
Most herbs have a range of health benefits and healing properties. However, they are often overshadowed in conversations about health-promoting foods by vegetables and fruits, which tend to monopolize the spotlight. Here are a few that you might want...
Meditation is an alternative way to decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, and reduce stress, among other great health benefits. Meditation can offer you a moment of calm and clarity, which will help you to be happier, healthier,...
While takeout is certainly convenient, it’s often hard to find fast food that doesn’t come with a side of gluten and refined sugar. Plus, who wants to eat all those preservatives?
These takeout-style recipes are fresh, tasty, gluten-free, and don't...
You may have already heard that green tea is remarkably healthy, but did you know that sipping jasmine tea may offer even more benefits?
Green tea is steeped from the withered, unfermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and...
Sanitation. If you are like me, you probably hear the word "sanitation" and tune out whatever comes next. Perhaps you are more conscientious and understand the importance of good sanitation. The truth is, most people are probably not as...
We have all heard about endangered species; many animals face extinction because of unchecked hunting, fishing, or loss of habitat. This is a real problem that could have irreversible consequences for the planet. However, many areas are dealing with...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have released the “2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Although the new dietary guidelines put an emphasis on reduced sugar consumption, now coffee drinkers can enjoy their...
