Move Over Burrito, The Black Bean Brownie is Here
You put them in chili, you put them in soup, and you may even top your salad with them, but have you ever, ever, thought about putting them in brownies? This is unlikely because most people do not associate beans with desert. However, black bean brownies are a great way to benefit from all of the wonderful nutritive properties...
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
The phrase "sitting is the new smoking" was coined by Dr. Anup Kanodia of Ohio State University. He came to this conclusion as a result of several studies that linked extended sitting to a higher risk of disease and higher mortality rates. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which compared sitting and watching TV to smoking...
The Strange-Looking but Healthy Nightshade
Eggplant, a member of the nightshade family that also includes tomatoes and bell peppers, is an extremely versatile meal option. It also packs some powerful health benefits. Eggplant is rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and protects your digestive tract. Studies have shown that eating eggplant on a regular basis may help guard against the onset of colon cancer....
7 Ingredients to Supercharge Your Smoothie
Depending on what you put into your smoothie, it can help you take your health to all new levels, or it can bring it crashing down. Smoothies should be seen as an energizing and delicious tool; a way to enjoy some of the best superfoods in one glass. Here are seven ingredients that will supercharge your smoothie and help you...
Shocking Study Reveals Some Burgers Contain as Little as 2% Meat
Americans gobble up about 5 billion hamburgers every year, and those that eat them are probably thinking that they are composed mostly of meat. However, a recent study that looked at eight different brands of hamburgers found that the actual meat content ranged from 2.1% to 14.8%, with an average of 12.1%. Their content, for the most part, was...
Chaga, The Fungus that Heals
Chaga (inonotus obliquus) is a hard and woody fungus that looks more like a piece of charcoal than a mushroom. If you are ever lost in the woods and need to start a fire, chaga, also known as "tinder fungus," can do the trick. Found in northern Asia, Canada, Norway, northern and eastern Europe and a few places in the...
Going Grainless: Where to Start
There are many reasons to go on a grain-free diet, but the transition can be difficult for those who have always enjoyed their pizza, pasta, breads and other grain-based foods. So if you’ve made the decision to embark on this journey to potentially better health and perhaps to a lose a few pounds in the process, where do you begin? There...
3 Juicing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
So, you are all set up to make your first cup of fresh, organic juice, and you are bursting with confidence.... that is until you take your first sip. Yuck... you wonder if it should really taste this bad, and quickly deduce that something has gone terribly wrong with the process. While juicing is a great way to combine nutrient-dense...
Do You Really Need the $18 Organic Almond Butter?
The USDA Certified Organic label gives people who are concerned about food safety and quality a standard that protects their interests. We know that Certified Organic foods are monitored, and ingredients are, for the most part, accounted for. In a world of confusion, trying to be healthy can be difficult. The organic label certainly gives us peace of mind that...
Starbucks Sugar Gone Wild
A short video posted online this month by the Toronto Star examined just how much sugar is in Starbucks' famous Frappuccino beverages. The results were staggering. The Star examined three flavors of Frappuccino, all in the "tall" size. The Light Vanilla Frappuccino was found to contain 41 grams of sugar, which translates to 10 teaspoons. The Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino...
