Detox Your Liver and Reduce Inflammation with Cumin
Cumin, a key flavor in many Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes, is one of the most popular household spices around. Besides being a delicious addition to savory and sweet dishes, however, it has a lot of diverse and surprising health benefits. The history of cumin dates back to ancient times. Keeping a bowl of cumin on the dinner...
The Difference Between Junk Food and Superfood Revealed
It is likely that you have heard the term junk food and the term superfood before. However, do you really know what makes a junk food junky or a superfood super? Here are five ways that you can compare junk foods to superfoods to determine which is worth spending money on and ingesting. Nutrient Density Nutrient density basically means how much...
4 Reasons to Have Bone Broth for Breakfast
"Good broth will resurrect the dead" - South American Proverb Sure, we know it may not sound like your average breakfast, but flooding your body with the wholesome goodness of bone broth early is a great way to increase energy, promote healing and boost your metabolism. Bone broth is nothing new; mankind has been surviving on broths made from bone since...
What Vital Energy Means for Your Health
One of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine is the theory of qi. Originally a word for air, qi was extended to a philosophical principle that symbolizes the ancient substance which is thought to be the essence of all things. A common English translation of qi is 'vital energy,' although this definition is narrow according to some scholars. In...
GMO Labeling Bill Rejected in Washington – But Don’t Lose Hope
In a highly unfortunate turn of events, Washington state's Initiative 522 was rejected by voters 54.8 percent to 45.2 percent. The initiative would have required the statewide labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients, as well as genetically modified seeds and seed products. Initiative 522 would have been the first GMO labeling initiative to become effective independent of surrounding states'...
Where Folk Medicine and Science Agree: Anise Seed for Coughs, Cramps and Insomnia
Anise seed has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for both flavoring dishes and treating a wide range of ailments. Modern science has now confirmed some of the health benefits of anise seed, namely its effects as an antispasmodic. Anise, or Pimpinella anisum, is also called anise seed, aniseed, Chinese anise and sweet cumin. The plant is...
Our Top 7 Must Haves For Health
Let’s face it, nobody is perfect. Try as you may, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all of the new “good-for-you” foods, exercises, stretches, etc. that are the new “key to lasting health.” But don’t worry. Forget the fads and follow our guide to the top 7 must-haves for health and you’ll be feeling your best in no...
Unhealthy Habits Still Associated with “Manliness”
It’s no secret that gender roles have been in play since the beginning of time. Men were the hunters, the providers, the rulers. The smaller, frailer woman was the child-bearer, the caregiver, the nurturer. Today, gender roles and norms are still prevalent though perhaps less pronounced. Yet just as they did throughout the centuries, the roles and norms a society...
8 Foods that Stop Heartburn
If you are in the market for an over-the-counter antacid, you are in luck. There are certainly plenty to choose from and the drug companies, who are making these products, are really raking it in. Truth be told... most people who reach for antacids don't really need them. The digestive process starts even before you take a bite, it actually...
Don’t Worry Be Happy: Eat 2 Kiwi Fruit a Day
Can eating a certain healthy food really make us happier and give us energy? According to research recently published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, eating two kiwi fruit each day can do just that. The 6-week long study involved 54 healthy young male university students who were divided into two groups. One group ate half a kiwi daily and...
