A healthy part of a nutritious diet includes eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day. Drinking fruit juice and vegetable juice are good ways to get in these daily amounts. Drinking fruit and vegetable juice provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals. It is easy to combine a couple of fruits or […]
The Health Benefits of Acai Berries
March 3, 2010 by · 1 Comment
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?
Coffee Alternative – Teeccino Review
March 2, 2010 by · 1 Comment
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 […]
What is a gluten free diet?
March 1, 2010 by · 2 Comments
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.
So Is Watermelon a Fruit or Vegetable?
February 21, 2010 by · 10 Comments
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…
Is Whole Wheat Pasta Healthier?
February 19, 2010 by · 2 Comments
For pasta lovers all across the world the most commonly asked question is if whole wheat pasta is healthier for them. In general the answer would be yes. Whole wheat pasta contains minerals, vitamins and fiber. It is made of the whole grain instead of going through a refining process. Using whole wheat pasta may take a while to get used to if you normally eat the processed type. It has a slightly different taste and texture. If given a chance though, eating whole wheat pasta can be a much healthier choice.
Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips For Beginners
February 17, 2010 by · 2 Comments
If you like eating a lot of organic vegetables and enjoy working in a garden, you might think about setting up your own vegetable garden. Not only is having your own vegetable garden saving you a trip to the store, the ultimate savings in grocery bills is well worth it. If you’re worried because you’ve never had your own garden before, here are some organic vegetable growing tips for beginners…
