There is a reason probioticsĀ have gained so much popularity recently. They are extremely important for a healthy gut, which we are learning more and more effects virtually everything else about our health. Fermented foods and drinks that used to be “weird” like kombucha and sauerkraut are now “trendy” because of their health benefits. Kefir is […]
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Top 10 Magnesium Rich Foods
Thankfully, the mineral magnesium is finally getting the mainstream attention it deserves. For far too long, we’ve overlooked the essential role magnesium plays in our daily functioning from proper sleep to thyroid function to dental health. Magnesium is a vital mineral for our complete health. Many illnesses and diseases can be linked in some way […]
7 Benefits of Raw Milk
Unless you have an allergy, milk has likely been a part of your regular diet since you were a child. It’s known as a healthy source of calcium and is often enjoyed with both sweet foods (like chocolate chip cookies) and savory foods (like paleo flatbread pizza). Growing up, I was partial to skim milk, […]
Top 8 Health Benefits of Blueberries
One of my fondest memories from childhood involves summertime, family, and blueberries. My grandparents had blueberry bushes growing in their vast yard behind their farmhouse, and every summer yielded a plethora of blueberry goodness. My grandma would incorporate the blueberries into everything she could, like pies and pancakes. But most of the time, my cousins […]
Health Benefits of Kombucha
Have you heardĀ the hype about the ancient fermented tea drink known as kombucha, but aren’t sure if you can get on board? Are you looking for ways to add fermented foods into your diet, but are wanting something different than sauerkraut? Listen up soda-lovers, beer-lovers, and juice-lovers: this one’s for you. What is Kombucha? Kombucha […]