When you think of buckwheat, you probably add it straight to the list of gluten-rich grains you’re looking to avoid. However, buckwheat, while often used in cereal and grain-like dishes, is actually a 100 percent gluten-free seed.
Buckwheat is a...
E-rumor has it that Apple is working on a new app called Healthbook, which will collect emergency information, keep track of vital health statistics, and record nutrition and fitness progress, all easily accessible from any iOS 8-compatible device.
Reports state...
We talk a lot about the value ingesting whole organic foods, but it is also important to mind what you put on the outside of your body, as well. The skin is the largest and fastest growing organ, and...
After listening to numerous testimonies for and against the fluoridation of water, county commissioners in Hernando County, Florida, located about 50 miles north of Tampa, decided not to introduce fluoride into the county water supply.
This decision spells a...
In today’s world, it’s common for family members to live far apart – some people even live thousands of miles from their closest family member. For many, it begins with going away to college.
A survey performed in 2008 revealed...
As the weather warms and flowers begin to burst with colorful blooms, spring is the time of year many of us feel the urge to get back outdoors, re-emerging from a long winter spent relatively inactive.
Whether you plan...
If you've ever thought about considering adventure travel for your next vacation, there are many reasons to go ahead and take the leap. If you really need an excuse, adventure travel even offers a number of physical and mental...
Schizandra berries aren't like blueberries, blackberries, or superfruits like goji and acai berries. Its name sounds rather exotic, or like something you'd see on a tour of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, but it's actually a sweet, sour, salty, bitter...
You likely already know that bananas are remarkably healthy, and that they are a great source of potassium. You may also know that they are a great source of other minerals, such as copper, magnesium, and manganese, as well...
Americans love their cheese. In fact, the average adult consumes over 30 pounds of the stuff each year. While it’s true that cheese may be a contributing factor to the current state of America’s poor health, this staple of...
