We Americans do not waste any time celebrating the holidays. Fall is basically a revolving door for different decorations and traditional foods. The copper-colored, plastic leaves and cinnamon candles are almost immediately knocked off the shelves for wreaths, and the… read more
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The Perfect Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie
There is nothing like classic pumpkin pie. Try this easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe for your Thanksgiving festivities! Homemade Pumpkin Pie Ingredients Directions Optional Add-Ins: Related articles How Can Food Journaling Help You Think Before You Eat? Learn The Health… read more
Can Foods That Are High in Zinc Keep You Healthy?
You’ve probably heard the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But, what if you could eat more than just an apple to stay healthy? What about foods that are high in zinc? In fact, several foods that… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
Healthy Happy Hour: Try A Kombucha Mule!
Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a classic Moscow mule that we like to call the "Kombucha Mule!" KOMBUCHA MULE Kombucha is a probiotic that… read more
Is Activated Charcoal Actually Safe to Ingest?
From black lemonade to charcoal lattes, activated charcoal has become a trendy addition to the menus of cafes and juice bars. This “black magic” has gained popularity due to its purported detoxing abilities. However, does it really live up to… read more
Make Butternut Squash a Fall Produce Staple!
Of all the fall vegetables, butternut squash is one of the most versatile and beneficial, and it’s actually a fruit! Botanically speaking, butternut squash is a fruit because it has seeds and grows from the flower of a plant, but… read more
How to Make Your Home a Happier Place
Your home is your sanctuary, or at least, it should be. After a long and strenuous day, you should be able to retire in an atmosphere that exudes calmness and peace. Your home should be a place where you feel… read more
Vitamins and Minerals 101: Learn the Benefits!
We see vitamin and mineral supplements in the store and think to ourselves, “I should probably buy these, but why?” It is normal to be skeptical about supplements and health trends that you don’t know much about, but taking vitamins… read more
Learn the Health Benefits of Pumpkin
How many of us dive into a good ole dish of pumpkin on the regular? Sadly, unless it comes in the form of a pie or latte in early November, the majority of us are probably not! Unfortunately, that means… read more