12 Reasons to Eat Popcorn Daily
It's summertime, and sweet corn will soon be ready for harvest. One of our absolute favorite ways to enjoy this delicious veggie is to whip up a bowl of freshly-popped, organic popcorn. Now, some of you may be confused by the notion of popcorn as a health food — but that's probably because you've likely never had the real...
An Ancient Remedy That’s Better Than Modern Medicine
A surprising find in a thousand-year-old ancient text has led modern-day scientists to a real solution against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Originally intended for the treatment of eye infections, styes, and pustular infections of eyelash follicles, it was unexpected to find it serves as a modern-day superbug killer. In fact, it far exceeded the effectiveness of vancomycin, which...
Podcast Episode #6: Free Jar of Manuka Honey Giveaway, Probiotics & Your Heart, Healing Effects of Honey, Disney & Alaska
This week we are giving away a free jar of Manuka Honey to 3 lucky listeners! Find out how you can win! Megan is headed to Alaska for a summer exploration while Jake is going to the polar opposite destination, Disney. Jake & Megan discuss the Rachel Dolezal situation. We announce the winner for the Free Berkey...
Chipotle’s Anti-GMO Position Under Media Fire: What Is Going On Here?
The announcement recently made by Chipotle Mexican Grill that it will be switching certain genetically modified ingredients on its menu for non-GMO versions should be an exciting one. Sure, fast food still isn't healthy, and Chipotle's menu items can hardly be classified as nutritious. Still, the fact that this large of a franchise is removing GMOs speaks loudly to the...
Don’t Buy into the Hype of Bottled Smoothies: 7 Reasons to Make Your Own Instead!
Processed food and beverage companies have officially jumped on the smoothie bandwagon. Everywhere we look now in the media and on store shelves, there seems to be a new bottled smoothie on display. Of course, some bottled smoothies are significantly healthier than others. However, even the most responsible manufacturers cannot bottle a product that matches the health benefits of the...
Start a Food Garden with Little Space
In this article, I will show you how to grow an abundance of food regardless of how much indoor or outdoor space you have. With options ranging from vertical gardens to windowsill starters and herbs, there are plenty of options to fit anyone's tight space and budget. Why you should grow your own food One of the most obvious reasons to...
Petitions Circulate to Stop Costco Sale of FrankenSalmon
Costco is one of the largest grocery store chains in the United States, boasting 474 locations nationwide. For this reason, its influence on what people buy, and eat, is notable. Unfortunately, Costco has been considering selling the dreaded FrankenSalmon on its shelves, much to the dismay of concerned consumers and environmental groups. As we reported last year, over 60 retailers...
The #1 Oil You Should Use to Clean Your Skin (Hint: It’s Tropical)
Do you have oily skin that you’re constantly cleansing, dabbing with little absorbent wipes and buying expensive specialty products for? Maybe you have acne and have tried countless spot treatments, washes and medications that fail to stop the onslaught of bumps and inflammation. Or your skin might be dry and sensitive, reacting to anything you apply to it and constantly looking...
Is the Secret to Saving Immune Cells Found in Vitamin E?
One of the biggest threats to the human immune system comes from oxidative stress. News-medical.net defines oxidative stress as, "essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants." There are many sources of oxidative stress that you are exposed to on a daily...
Running Marathons Might Make You More Intelligent
There have certainly been a number of people with great intelligence who were also active in sports. For example, Alan Turing, who is known for cracking the Enigma code, was also able to run a marathon in just two hours and 46 minutes. He almost qualified to participate in the 1948 Olympics representing Great Britain. The secret lies in a...
