Adelle Davis, a popular 1960's nutritionist, once said: "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper." While every individual has different specific dietary needs, there is a lot of wisdom in Davis' words....
When we’re not well, the first thing most of us turn to is medication, or even sometimes surgery for a quick fix. In some cases, that may be an appropriate action, but most of the time there are other...
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is currently circulating a letter to President Barack Obama, asking that he put measures in place to stop corporations from performing fracking operations on federal lands. In the letter, the NRDC reminds the...
If you're looking for a nutritious protein source to replace those processed meats on your breakfast plate, look no further than beans. While not often eaten for breakfast in the US, in Mexico, they are a morning staple, along...
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy meal in the morning gives your body the energy that it needs to function, and your mind the fuel that it requires to...
Lean cuts of organic meats are often considered healthy contributions to a well-rounded diet. Yet many people are under the misconception that deli meats fall under this same category. While it’s true that cold cuts like turkey, ham or chicken...
The old saying “you are what you eat” may ring true now more than ever. Scientists are learning more and more each day about the complexity of our microbiome, or gut bacteria. This lush landscape of trillions of beneficial...
The first image that may jump into your mind when you hear the word “jujube” is that of the chewy colored candy that often gets stuck in your teeth and may have been the culprit of more than a...
Hemp, an extremely versatile, environmentally friendly crop that has been demonized and outlawed on the federal level since the 1930's because of its relationship with marijuana, may finally be on the verge of being accepted back into American industry....
You probably don’t think much about your shoulders, knees, back and other joints until they stop functioning properly or cause pain. Your joints are an important part of daily living, and if you suffer from joint pain, it makes...