Have you been finding yourself losing balance more often than in your younger years? Maybe you just can't spin around with your kids or grandkids anymore without feeling nauseous, or maybe you have been experiencing more falls and stumbles...
We all know what sweet, salty, sour and bitter taste like, but umami? It doesn't even sound like a term used to describe the way something tastes, but that is exactly what it is. And as with most naturally...
No, we're not talking about the starchy cousin of the banana (which has its own health benefits, but that's for another article), we're talking about Plantago major, a common leafy plant you have probably seen growing all over your...
It may seem that any discussion with poop as the main attraction is best suited for a couple of youngsters. However, while you may not choose poop as a topic for tea time, it should not be altogether ignored,...
Signifying a huge landmark in the resistance against the looming approval of genetically modified 'Frankensalmon' in the United States, our two largest national grocery stores, Kroger and Safeway, have announced that they will not sell the salmon should it...
Grassroots anti-GMO movements in Ghana, including the group Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), are vehemently protesting the Plant Breeders' Bill, a piece of legislation that if passed could make it very difficult for small farmers to retain control over their...
We all have those days when we wish we could just stop time so that we can get to everything on our long to-do list, but while that’s just not possible, it can be reorganized to make the best...
There is just something about spring that makes us start craving those wonderful fresh fruits and veggies that will be coming into season. What better time to create your own healthy spring treats that the whole family is sure...
Mindfulness, an ancient technique (and key aspect of meditation) that trains the mind in stillness of being and present focus, has numerous important health benefits - physical, mental and emotional. Researchers from various fields have recently been exploring these...
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...
