7 Healthy Habits to Start this Week
Do you absolutely dread Mondays? Have you ever found yourself so discouraged for the day ahead that you can barely get out of bed? Does this attitude put a negative spin on your entire week? We've all been there. However, there are habits that you can build to make your week a little (or a lot) brighter, from Monday onward....
Melon: A Sweet Summer Seasonal Treat
With melon season upon us, fruit stands and supermarkets around the country are loaded with ripe and juicy melons of all types. Melons are not only a sweet summer treat, but are also high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Low in calories, but big on taste, melons contain vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and lycopene. Don't miss your chance...
Wait! Don’t Throw Out Your Juice Pulp
Making juice is fun, healthy, and easy to do. However, juice making can seem very wasteful when you go to empty the pulp reservoir. But wait! Don’t throw out that pulp. Here are a few great ways to use that extra pulp. Muffins: add juice pulp to muffin batter to add some fruity flavor. Follow a recipe designed for this,...
The Ultra Versatile ‘Illegal’ Superfood: 10 Benefits of Hemp
"Make the most of hemp seed, grow it everywhere" - George Washington, 1794 "We will not permit American farmers to grow hemp" - General Barry McCaffrey, U.S. Drug Czar, 1999 Hemp was used as legal tender in the United States for 200 years - you could even pay your taxes with hemp. George Washington himself grew more hemp than anyone on...
Born Polluted: Infants’ Health Compromised Before Birth
The average middle-aged American may have between 30,000 to 50,000 different chemicals in their body that their grandparents did not have. No matter how careful you are about living a clean life, some exposure is unavoidable. Just where do all those chemicals come from? Rocket fuel in our drinking water, BPA in cans and food, fire retardants in furniture and...
Are We Running Out of Clean Water?
A recent study performed at the Columbia University Water Center states that fresh water supplies in the United States are becoming increasingly scarce, especially as the summers continue to grow hotter. Columbia Water Center's director, Upmanu Lall, states, "all cities and businesses require water, yet in many regions, they need more water than is actually available - and that demand is...
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Figs
Figs are one of the oldest fruits. This delicious and sweet fruit has been used for centuries. The common fig originated in Asia minor and was brought to America in the 1520s by the Spaniards. Cooked figs were used as a sweetener in historical records, as well as today in the Middle East and parts of Africa. Some cultures have...
Reader Question: Eco Friendly Vacation in Belize
Jesse asks: I want to visit Belize. Do you have suggestions for eco-friendly travel? Belize, the small Central American country with a diverse landscape including dense jungles, rolling hills and a crystal ocean, has become a very popular destination for eco travel. With a beautiful natural setting, this small, but hospitable, country offers many opportunities for eco travel. Since English...
5 Delectable Gluten-Free Chocolate Recipes
At The Alternative Daily we are not against a chocolate treat from time to time. Just stay clear of the processed foods, and try some of our favorite gluten-free recipes featured below. These will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health. Chocolate Muffins Ingredients: 3/4 cup sorghum powder 3/4 cup potato starch 1/2 a cup raw organic cocoa powder 1 cup organic coconut sugar 1/2...
Why Diet Soda Bleepin’ Sucks
"Diet soda is one of the biggest health scams preying on well-meaning dieters looking for a sweet calorie-free beverage." Dr. Joseph Mercola "Diet soda makes you fat and unhealthy." Dr. Mark Hyman The average American downs two cans of soda a day. In fact, soda is the biggest source of calories for Americans. But, you say that you drink diet soda...
