We all know soda is just plain bad. However, there are a number of other health-offending beverages that Americans crave, often hiding under the guise of health.
To produce them, manufacturers often take a drink that is healthy in its...
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
As those of us in America celebrate Thanksgiving today we are reminded...
Chickpeas have a tasty nutlike flavor and a buttery yet somewhat starchy texture. They offer a wealth of health benefits, including being rich in soluble and insoluble fiber which can aid digestive disorders, help stabilize blood sugars and boost...
Ever wonder how someone can pop hot peppers like there is no tomorrow while you just look at one and your tongue starts to burn? Well it turns out there’s more at play than you might think when it...
There have been many fitness gadgets over the years that have promised that “you too can look just like this!” if only you use the particular tool that is being advertised. Remember the Thigh Master that actress Suzanne Somers...
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 popcorn what the automobile did to horses. In with the new, out with the old....
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 over the Canadian border.
While it is a lesser-known berry, it has powerful antioxidant properties,...
Water is by far the beverage of choice, especially if you are a health conscious individual who fully understands the power of water to nourish and sustain life. While the human body can go about 3 weeks without food,...
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 a way to avoid any type of exercise, for others time really is a major...
Don't be fooled by the name - nutritional yeast is not your average yeast. It is an inactive yeast, therefore it does not make bread rise. What it does do, however, is provide several important health benefits, as well...
