Raw vs Cooked: 5 Raw Foods That Are Healthier When Cooked
While adding more raw vegetables to your diet is definitely a good thing to do for overall health and well-being, going raw all the way isn’t always best. As with many things in life, balance is essential. While it is true that heating food can destroy certain...
Is Tilapia Bad For You?
Often we are told that fish is good for us. It is low in fat, provides tissue building proteins, and is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Look at the Mediterranean diet, touted as one of the most heart- and health-friendly diets. And this is where fish is...
Going Organic Without Breaking The Bank
Opting for an organic lifestyle can be a challenge. With the market filled with processed products, genetically modified (GMO) and biotech foods, it is not easy to find truly organic food items. Couple this with a common notion that organic food items are expensive,...
Refined Coconut Oil vs Virgin Coconut Oil
It is no secret that I love coconut oil. In fact, it’s my go-to oil for cooking, dental health, and skin care. Moreover, it comes in 2 forms: refined and unrefined or virgin coconut oil. And unlike most other foods on the market refined doesn’t necessarily mean a bad...
Vegan Probiotics for Those Who Don’t Do Dairy
Probiotics are a type of bacteria found in cultured foods that help in strengthening digestion and the immune system. Although the more common sources of probiotics are in dairy products, it is still highly possible to include probiotics in a vegan’s plant-based diet....
Carbs vs Protein, Get the Balance Right
Often I’m asked if carbs are the bad guys and proteins should be the nutrient to consume instead. The answer is no; both are essential for our body and we should consume them on a daily basis. Fiber, carbs, fats, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals all play...
6 Great Ways to Make Overripe Fruits Useful
Whether you are a cook at a fancy restaurant or just a happy home cook doing what you can do best for your family, you must know that you can save some money if you know what to do with overripe fruit and spoiled vegetables. Here are a few delicious ways to use...
Make Your Green Smoothies a Complete and Filling Meal
It is no secret that people who replace one meal, usually breakfast or lunch (or both), with a green smoothie, lose weight faster, can maintain their weight, and have tons of energy throughout the day. Green smoothies make it possible for many of us to meet our daily...
Probiotics 101 – All You Need To Know About Friendly Gut Bacteria
The human body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. However, the good or friendly bacteria are called probiotics. And it is these bacteria that help keep you and your digestive system in perfect condition. Probiotics 101: The Basics of Probiotics At...
Natural Healing After Surgery (and How To Prepare Yourself) To Speed Up Recovery
Hi guys! One of our fellow EatLove.Live readers has to go through an operation in just a few weeks. So, let’s send her as much virtual love as we can and cross our fingers for a fast recovery. When your life is turned up-side-down and surgery has to happen, there are...