6 Ways to Say “I Love You” Healthfully this Valentine’s Day
When Valentine's Day comes around, it is natural to want to treat your sweetheart with something sweet. However, this does not have to mean that the treat must be unhealthy. There are many nutritious and delicious Valentine's Day options, and a plethora of romantic activities for you and your loved one to make fun memories. The following are just a few...
Canada Places Focus on Obesity Prevention
Obesity rates are rising in many developed nations - especially in the west - and Canada is no exception. In the last 30 years, obesity rates for Canadian adults have nearly doubled, and are now at 26 percent. While this is still lower than the 34.9 percent of obese American adults, it's a growing problem. To tackle the problem of...
10 Foods that Throw Your Body Out of Balance
Have you ever noticed how our bodies operate under the principle of balance? In order for us to enjoy optimal wellness, all of our systems must be in harmony, both within themselves, and as part of the entire system - our body. Sorry to use a cliche, but, "we are what we eat." The foods we take in greatly affect...
The Only Coffee You Should Buy…
Americans love their coffee. Although it is the most widely traded commodity in the world, more coffee is consumed in our country than in any other country. However, not all coffee is created equal. You may stand in line at your favorite coffee shop trying to decide what kind of coffee drink you need to excite your senses, but you may...
The Story Behind Super Sprowtz: Hats off to Sesame Street
Radha Agrawal has changed the way children look at vegetables. She was inspired to create Super Sprowtz, a line of vegetable superheroes, when she realized that children did not eat enough vegetables. Radha and her twin sister owned a gluten free pizza shop in New York, and saw that children were not choosing pizza with vegetables. This concerned her,...
The Secrets of the 5 Countries with the Happiest and Healthiest People
Residents of the United States have a shorter life expectancy, as well as a lower quality of life, than the residents of many of the world’s other developed nations. While Americans live, on average, to the age of 74, Japanese people, on average, live to be 83. Also, in a recent list compiled by Forbes, the US didn’t even make...
Hop and Skip Yourself Slim with a Jump Rope
When was the last time you picked up a jump rope? If you’re like most adults, it’s probably been a while. But contrary to what you may have thought, jumping rope is not only for school kids - it’s actually a great way to get a full body workout for people of all fitness levels. Here’s why you should dig...
Breaking News: Has the Federal Government Finally Ended Marijuana Prohibition?
As most of us well know, over half of the states in the US have passed medical marijuana legislation over the past few years - and Colorado and Washington have taken it a step further and allowed recreational use. Amongst all of these new state laws, there has been a fear that federal law, which still classifies marijuana as...
How the Art in your Home or Office Can Affect Your Mental Health
Is there something about your home or office that just feels a little… off? Maybe you feel just fine when you wake up in the morning, but start to get grumpy as soon as you arrive at work. Or, maybe your workday flows pretty well, but as soon as you get home you begin feeling anxious and tired. While these...
What You May Not Know About Beets: The Nutritious Root Veggie
Beets are amazing vegetables, and there are so many things to know about them. Read on to discover 12 fun facts about this interesting food. Beets actually date back to prehistoric times, when they grew along the coastlines of North Africa, Asia, and Europe. The red part of the vegetable, the root, was not eaten back in ancient times. The...
