My journey to living a plant-based eating lifestyle all began with a baby’s poopy diaper. A few years ago, my infant son began having bowel movement problems. At the time, I was breastfeeding and my pediatrician recommended cutting dairy out… read more
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The Most Nutritious Ways to Prepare Your Vegetables
Raw vegan diets - those that consist exclusively of plant-based foods eaten raw and not heated to more than 118 degrees - have gained popularity in recent years as a way to maintain nutrients for better health. But is raw… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
Show Your Liver Some Love with Liver-Supporting Foods
Think of the liver as the body’s toxin processing plant. Most toxins, like pesticides, household cleaning agents, dry-cleaning chemicals and hormone disruptors in beauty products, are fat-soluble. In order to be eliminated from the body, fat-soluble toxins must be converted… read more
How to Prevent Overeating
We’ve all been there before. Whether it be during a stressful moment, or enjoying one of your favorite desserts or snacks, overeating is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another. While mostly a normal and occasional occurrence, overeating… read more
Discover the Secret Benefits of Fresh Tomatoes
Whether you love to eat them on their own, as a condiment on your burger or drizzled over your favorite pasta, the tomato has become a staple in many everyday diets. According to Medical News Today, “tomatoes are now the… read more
10 Pumpkin Inspired Products You Must Try This Season!
It’s a pumpkin patch of amazing items inspired by one of autumn's most beloved fruits. Check out these 10 pumpkin inspiring products! 1. Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale $8.99, Publix 2. Milano Pumpkin Spice Cookies $2.99, Publix 3. Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup $8.99,… read more
Pumpkin Bruschetta: Enjoy A Savory Treat This Fall
Looking for a fall recipe that isn't a dessert? Check out this delicious, savory pumpkin bruschetta recipe that will make the perfect appetizer to any meal! Pumpkin Bruschetta Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cubed pumpkin 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes 2… read more
Should You Say Goodbye To Gluten?
We all love our pastas, our breads, our cakes and our cookies — that is, unless we have celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder affects one in 100 people. That means 1 percent of the population is unable to digest gluten… read more
What is Lychee, and How Do You Eat It?
With a red, rough outer skin, and a white, almost shiny surface beneath, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit. But what is lychee? Native to China, lychee’s cultivation dates back as far as 2,000 BC, but it was first… read more