5 ‘Healthy’ Summer Drinks That Aren’t So Healthy
Many of us know that not everything labeled as 'healthy' lives up to its advertised hype. Sports drinks, for example, along with a host of other summertime beverages, promise to keep us hydrated and healthy, but in reality fall short. Here is a look at 5 so-called 'healthy' summer drinks that leave much to be desired nutrition-wise. Gatorade Gatorade is marketed specifically...
5 Easy Ways to Keep the Whole Family Fit
Setting up your kids for a lifetime of fitness and health is one of the best gifts that you can give them. If you aren’t setting this example, consider that by exercising with them you’ll not only be around longer to see them have their own children, but they’re also much more likely to follow suit when they see...
Did School Snacks Just Get Healthier? Not Really
We are thrilled to see that chips, donuts and some sports drinks are to be removed from school vending machines in America, but still disappointed that they will be replaced not by whole foods such as oranges, apples and raw nuts, but rather by more processed foods that do a good job hiding their dangerous side. Under the new ruling,...
Genetically Modified Franken-Crops Invading Organic Crops
The GM giants just won't back down. As if the problems with genetically modified crops are not scary enough, reports now indicate that healthy organic crops are being threatened in Benton County, Oregon, where wheat is grown for national and international markets. Benton County lies in the heart of Willamette Valley, in Western Oregon. Here, a conducive climate along with...
Is Fracking Leaking Methane Into Your Water Supply?
Just the word fracturing, also known as “fracking,” carries with it a destructive and unhealthy connotation. The actual process of hydraulic fracking is the process of drilling into the ground and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas from inside. In the United States, there are more than...
Supercharge Your Coffee… With Butter?
If you ever visit Tibet, you may be greeted in the morning with a cup of steaming hot Tibetan tea; a mixture of tea, butter, salt and pepper. Sound yummy? In Singapore, coffee beans are first roasted in butter, then ground, for fresh coffee with a delectably rich taste, according to some. Well, here in America, a relatively new concept...
2 High Sugar Condiments You Can Make Healthy
Are you a condiment lover? If so, you are not unlike millions of people who absolutely cannot enjoy a hamburger, sandwich or many other food items without adding a little something extra. Condiments may give flavor to food, but can spoil your health if used in excess. Now that barbecue season has arrived and the 4th of July is...
Lack of Sleep Worsens Anxiety: 3 Natural Ways to Getting Better Rest
A study performed recently at UC Berkeley has discovered that insufficient sleep contributes to feelings of anxiety, especially in people who are already prone to excessive worry. The results of this study have led researchers to speculate that getting a good night's sleep may help relieve many symptoms of anxiety in people that suffer from anxiety-related disorders. Senior author and professor...
Having Trouble Getting Your Kids to Eat Their Greens? Try Kid-Friendly Smoothies
Many parents struggle with getting their kids to eat their veggies, especially greens. You may have been one of those kids yourself! Did you ever try to sneak your vegetables to the dog or hide them in your napkin? In the past, and today as well, parents often force their children to sit at the table and eat their veggies...
Red Wine and Your Gut? It Boosts Beneficial Belly Bugs!
You've probably heard that red wine can be a very healthy drink option, but you most likely only heard about generic benefits of the antioxidants and resveratrol in red wine. But here's another MAJOR reason below why red wine in moderation (1-2 glasses per day max) can be a super healthy part of your routine. I personally have really grown...
