How to Fix 5 Common Nutrient Deficiencies on a Vegan Diet
Once upon a time, people who relied on plants to fuel their bodies were seen as hippies or lunatics. For centuries, we have been a nation of meat-eaters. After decades in which the number of people choosing to cut out animal products from their diet has steadily...
How to Build Your Own Vegan Buddha Bowl (4 Recipes Included)
Vegan buddha bowls are colorful and nourishing vegan meals served in a bowl or high-rimmed plate. Quite popular in the clean eating movement these days, Buddha bowls are plant-based combinations of leafy greens, veggies, nuts, seeds, starches, and proteins (raw,...
Why Traveling Makes You a Happier Person
While some research claims planning a holiday makes you much happier than going on the actual trip, I think this study has it all wrong. Though my hubby and I always research the country and areas we want to visit, we have never been a fan of planning our whole trip....
Microplastics Found in 90% of Sea Salt – This Is Why Himalayan Pink Salt Will Change Your Life
Plastic is dominating our daily life and it is about time we kick our plastic addiction. Not only is it killing the oceans and its inhabitants, we are so hooked on it that we are eating and drinking it on a daily basis. Yikes! Tests on major brands of bottled water...
Weekly Shots or Whole Foods? Preventing and Reversing An Autoimmune Disease with REAL Food (A True Story)
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ― Hippocrates In optimal conditions our body’s immune response is a marvelous system, protecting our body against foreign invaders (such as bacteria, viruses, environmental pollutants, etc), injury, and...
9 Scientifically Proven Metabolism Boosting Foods
Human metabolism can differ, with different foods, sleep patterns and the type of exercise we undertake. These variables can impact the rate of our resting metabolism. The resting metabolism is the way our bodies process energy while we are resting. After having a...
The Top 5 Foods For Acid Reflux and Aiding Digestion
Anyone who suffers from any form of acid reflux whether that is GERD or LPR will know the importance of food and following a proper diet. Of course, when people talk about diets they often cover the foods you should be avoiding and while that is important they often...
5 Keys to Blogging for Better Health
Blogging for better health can be a great motivator for numerous reasons. The self-imposed deadlines of weekly posts can work wonders when it comes to following through on health and fitness goals. Sharing with an audience of readers with similar interests provides a...
The Top 3 Best Protein Sources for Vegans That Aren’t Soy-based
Being vegan doesn’t mean having the same meal plan as a rabbit and it doesn’t mean you’ll have to get all your protein from soy, either. Many soy-based products in the market contain unfermented soy, which is filled with “anti-nutrients” that mess up the way your body...
Nutritional Yeast: The Superfood Rich In Vitamin B12
Nutritional yeast, also called nooch or savory yeast, is made by culturing a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast in sugar-based fluids (usually a mixture of beet molasses and sugarcane syrup) for a few days until it reaches maturity. Not to be confused with...