DO CARBOHYDRATES REALLY MAKE US FAT? Some carbs do, but good carbs don’t. Most trendy diets claim that all carbohydrates are bad guys, yet of the three macronutrients that provide calories in our diet (carbs, protein, and fat), carbohydrates are the body’s primary...

The Positives regarding Olive Oil If you’re watching your weight, you might want to include some extra olive oil in your diet to help you feel full longer. Researchers in Germany and Austria tested four edible fats: lard, butterfat, rapeseed oil and olive oil to...

Allergies! Spirulina has anti-inflammatory properties and can prevent the release of histamine and other inflammatory factors that trigger and worsen allergic symptoms. Studies also show that spirulina can boost levels of IgA, an antibody that defends against allergic...

When you think of a super food you probably think of salmon or blueberries…not the algae that floats on the surfaces of lakes, ponds and reservoirs. There is a type of blue-green algae that has been used for food and medicine in developing countries for centuries…that...

You may get confused about what you’re buying when you read food labels on beef products. Organic and grass-fed beef products usually come with a heftier price tag, but are they worth the cost for you and your family? Take a look at the differences between...

Magnesium is also used for treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, leg cramps during pregnancy, diabetes, kidney stones, migraine headaches, weak bones (osteoporosis), premenstrual...

Let’s get real; there are few sexy reasons to eat more vegetables. While Ancient Greeks used carrots as an aphrodisiac, the 21st century PR campaign for best aphrodisiac dropped carrots in exchange for chocolate. Many studies refer to veggies as a way to meet the...

This is good for the lymphatic system and well as nourishes the immune system. Have one glass a day for 5 days/week Make sure this is all fresh and organic! 3 Beets, tops in tact 1/2 inch piece of Ginger 1 Fresh chile 2 Apples 1 clove Garlic 2 Stalks of celery Using a...

Raw Foods Summary by David Wolfe A raw food (also called living food) diet is an uncooked vegan or vegetarian diet, which consists of berries, fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, flowers, sea vegetables, germinated seeds, sprouts, and sometimes raw dairy products (for...

Tangerine Essential Oil Tangerine is a wonderfully sweet, fresh and citrusy essential oil and is thought to promote happiness, and help with nervousness and anxiety. For support of the nervous system, use in the diffuser to surround yourself with the aroma. The aroma...