As humans, we’re required to eat, it’s nourishment that keeps our internal fire burning, giving us the much-needed energy to conquer our day. Unfortunately, the diet industry in America has negatively impacted our relationship with food by labeling food groups… read more
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Salt Smack Down: Salt vs. Sea Salt
Food quality is a hot topic right now. Nutrition authorities recommend grass-fed beef, organic produce and pastured poultry over conventional varieties of these foods. Surprisingly, the conversation of food quality also extends to salt. All salt originates from the sea,… read more
7 Exercises That Are Better with Workout Buddies!
We’ve found seven exercises that you can do with a friend! Friends are the best workout buddies because they keep you motivated, make exercising fun and hold you accountable to your goals! Try out these exercises with your favorite workout… read more
Goal Setting Tips for Success
Everyone has something they’re working toward, whether it’s to eat healthier, be more productive in school or to nab a dream-job. And, it can seem overwhelming to do so without some guidance. Setting attainable goals for yourself that you can… read more
What Do Antioxidants Actually Do?
People always say, “Make sure to eat your fruit and vegetables,” and while that is absolutely something you should do, it is not because of the antioxidants in them. Antioxidant molecules have been found to counteract oxidative stress placed on… read more
Mushrooms: The New Superfood
In the first half of the 20th century, mushrooms — a type of fungus — received little public notice except as a tasty addition to certain dishes. In the 1950s these fungi gained attention because of some species’ psychedelic properties,… read more
How to Properly Store Your Veggies
Do you feel like you’re constantly running to the grocery store to replace rotten veggies? You’d be surprised how much time and money you can save by knowing more about proper storage techniques and life expectancy of vegetables. We’ve compiled… read more
Coffee, Hold the Cream
Life is too short for bad coffee, but is your coffee creamer negatively impacting your health? Normal coffee creamer is made up of various concoctions of oil, sugar and thickeners, and many don’t have real cream in them, according to… read more
The Low Down on Coconut Oil
Apart from fulfilling our island sentiments, coconuts have gained a reputation for providing us with a healthy substitute for those not-so-healthy oils we use in cooking. Coconut oil is rumored to help your heart and thyroid, as well as skin… read more
Fitness Myths
In today's fitness driven world of internet ads, advice columns and blog, it seems that everyone knows everything about how to achieve optimal health. Or at least they think they do. Much of the "advice" we get about fitness and… read more