By Heather Callaghan Potato latkes are amazing, albeit a little time consuming to make. Why not try these simple zucchini pancakes with a simple twist – that is, a “supplemental” twist. You’ve been hearing about probiotics for years, but it’s only recently that research has…
By Ariana Marisol Carrots are delicious and healthy crops that are easy to grow. Grow healthy, happy carrots in grow bags and extend your harvest. What you will need: Carrot seeds Grow Bag: you can usually find grow bags at your local garden store, or…
By the JAMA Network Journals Diluted apple juice, preferred fluids for treating mild gastroenteritis in kids Children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration experienced fewer treatment failures such as IV rehydration or hospitalization when offered half-strength apple juice followed by their preferred fluid choice compared…
By Ariana Marisol Avoid wasting food by storing your produce in sand to ensure longer shelf life. It is no secret that humans are wasteful. Especially when it comes to food. Many people do their best to diligently keep their household food waste to a…
By Heather Callaghan Have you ever overheard children playing and wonder – where did they get these ideas?? Witness a drug deal gone seriously wrong – or seriously right? At least in the minds of children and from the mouths of babes. The Kid Snippets videos…
By Kelly Brogan, MD We are so saturated with information. With stimulus. With advice. With authoritative edicts on health. A chain of gurus have come before me seeking to guide patients into the light of wellness. People are blinded by it, however. They feel confused,…
By Daily Superfood Love I want to talk to you about protein. Recent science says the benefits of a high protein diet are confirmed but sometimes, such statements can be white noise. Protein is about so much more than just losing weight or building muscle….
By Yvonne Holterman Growing up we all heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Now it’s three peaches a day keeps cancer away. The peach is known as “the fruit of calmness” in Hungary. In China, it is a symbol of good…
By Heather Callaghan The modern food system relies heavily on monoculture, selective breeding and mass standardization. The lack of polydiversity has created problems with weed and insect resistance. Monoculture has even been implicated in causing historical famines. By focusing on monoculture and GMOs, we’ve actually lost…
By Dena Schmidt The results of a recent study are offering new hope that avoiding memory loss related to aging as well as Alzheimer’s disease could be as simple as eating more cucumbers. Many older adults resign themselves to memory loss as part of the aging…
By April McCarthy Although room temperature is one of the best ways to store fruit and vegetables in the short-term, due to our busy lives it is often difficult for us to preserve them without using a refrigeration source. Read these pro tips on storing…
By Daily Superfood Love You probably think red bell peppers are just another vegetable, right? Wrong. Red bell peppers are a bonafide superfood with a whole laundry list of benefits to boot. The most significant benefit of red bell peppers is their antioxidant count. While…
By Zyana Morris Taking antihistamines is the most common way to ward off seasonal allergies; however, there are certain foods that can help you alleviate the symptoms of a runny nose, sneezing, congestion and watery eyes. Some foods have anti-allergic properties mainly due to their…
By Cassius Methyl “Cavendish banana” is the primary species of banana that remains on Earth: a sterile, seedless banana you can commonly find at a grocery store in the United States. At least commercially and in the west it remains prevalent, while the old species of…
By Amanda Froelich Hospitals will now have to provide vegan meals upon request, and students cannot be forced to dissect animals. Vegetarianism and veganism are two trends rapidly increasing in popularity. And now, thanks to a recent ruling, individuals in the province of Ontario, Canada,…
By Amanda Froelich Muse School’s green curriculum is inspiring students to get excited about the benefits of healthy eating while they cultivate fruits and vegetables in the campus’ garden. When Muse School in California decided to go all-vegan last year, it was difficult for some…
By Mae Chan More evidence is being revealed that black raspberries have astonishingly high antioxidant levels. They are also among the highest foods in anthocyanins and show greater health benefits than its closely related cousins the red raspberry and blackberry. Anthocyanins give foods like black…
By Daily Superfood Love Your heart, the most important muscle, works tirelessly to transport nutrient rich blood throughout your body. Its role is absolutely vital and since cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, giving your heart a little extra tender loving…
Life moves at such a rapid pace today that we tend to neglect our diet and go for what we think will be the easiest option. So often we’ll make the choice of eating a meal that’s quick to microwave or just heat up. The…
Natural Blaze Gum disease is a common condition among adults that occurs when bacteria form biofilms or plaques on teeth, and consequently the gums become inflamed. Some severe cases, called periodontitis, call for antibiotics. But now scientists have discovered that wild blueberry extract could help…
