Like many people these days, you’ve seen ads for acai berries. Touted as one of the new “Super Foods” you may have quickly dismissed this as marketing hype. Many people do, but let’s take a minute and really see what are the health benefits of taking acai, whether as juice, berries, powder, capsules or any other form you can find on the market. First of all, why can’t acai berries be found at your local grocery store? What do they even look like?
A few weeks ago, I got some samples of Teeccino. Teeccino is a coffee substitute. It’s roasted and ground to brew and taste just like coffee, but it has natural health benefits, gives a naturally boosts your energy and is mostly organic. I love to have a honey latte every day, so I thought I’d give [...]
A gluten free diet is a diet that is recommended for those suffering from Celiac’s Disease. Celiac’s Disease is an autoimmune disorder involving the small intestine. Individuals with this disease have an allergic reaction to the gluten that is naturally found in wheat, barley and rye products. A gluten free diet may also be needed for those suffering from a condition known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis in which the skin becomes irritated when gluten is consumed.
Seeing the USDA organic symbol on food products shows that the food is certified to be at least ninety five percent organically grown. Businesses that claim to produce organic foods must pass strict certification inspections in order to be approved by the USDA. The USDA symbol will also be stamped upon seed packets, foods in restaurants and business’s or farmers crops that claim to grow their food in an organic manner…
Almost everyone has seen the commercials on television for cleansing detox foot pads. Most everyone also questions just how they work, and better yet, “if” they work. The first question is easily answered by listening to the advertisements and looking at photos of before and after use of the cleansing foot pads. It is stated that the pads work by drawing toxins out of the body. You attach the pads to the soles of your feet while you sleep. The cleansing detox foot pads are then suppose to work during the night to draw out wastes and toxins that may be in your body…
Planting strawberries is a great hobby and also allows you to savor the wonderful taste of this popular fruit in a homegrown and possibly organic way. Strawberries are a seasonal fruit and must be planted at specific times for the area of the Country that you live in. The growing season for each region varies.
Most of us automatically assume that a watermelon is a fruit, but technically it is counted as a vegetable. It is related to the cucumber, squash and pumpkin plants. The watermelon is classified as Citrullus Lanatu. Regardless of whether the watermelon is a fruit or vegetable, it is known to be very healthy…
