We know that eating leafy greens is an excellent way to get lots of vitamins and minerals on board. But do you know which greens are best for you? This post from Genevieve explores the top nine leafy greens and why they are so beneficial. She also reveals the biggest leafy green dud. Read on […]

Mushrooms are a great accompaniment to many protein dishes like steak and chicken. They also stand alone well as a side dish or on a salad. Not only do they taste good, but there are a variety of health benefits of mushrooms that make them even more desirable to eat. This post from Colleen explores […]

Don’t judge them by their size. Chia seeds, although very, very tiny, pack a major punch in the health benefit arena. Chia seeds are easy to incorporate into various meals, smoothies, and shakes, and can add great nutrients to your food. This post from Hannah explores the health benefits of chia seeds and why we […]

Salt. We know our bodies need it and it’s hard to find a recipe that doesn’t call for it. Nowadays, you might be confused about the different types of salt you see floating around. There’s traditional table salt like grandma always had on hand, and then there’s sea salt, which more and more recipes are […]

Most of us have heard that we should never eat raw eggs because we will get salmonella. In this post, Lauren brilliantly puts this claim to rest, discusses the various types of eggs and how they are treated, and provides fantastic information about the various health benefits of eating raw eggs. If you’ve ever been curious […]

The fact that dark chocolate can be beneficial to your health is a great gift to humanity. Most of us like chocolate, sometimes to a detrimental degree, and by eating the right chocolate in the right amounts, we can actually provide our bodies with good nutrition! In this post, the various health benefits of dark […]

With the excess amounts of estrogen being produced in our bodies today, it is necessary to do wheat we can to balance our hormones to ensure optimal health. Who knew that a simple dietary habit of eating a raw carrot a day could actually help balance hormones?! This post explores how carrots have the ability […]

Because they contain phytic acids & enzyme inhibitors that can cause problems for our gut, nuts and seeds can be harsh on your digestion. By taking the simple step to soak your nuts and seeds before eating them, your body can obtain a wide variety of benefits such as increasing vitamin absorption and encouraging the production […]

This homemade electrolyte drink recipe isn’t just for kids or athletes. While exercising, or just plain fulfilling physically demanding work (especially outside), a person’s energy and hydration levels can decrease rapidly. If they are not vigilant or aware, major fatigue can set in quickly and could be potentially dangerous. Most electrolyte drinks (or “sports drinks” […]

We’ve all heard that by simply counting calories will help us achieve our weight loss and health goals. “Counting calories” typically implies eating less food and exercising more and more. But does it work? In this podcast, Sean makes the case for why counting calories just doesn’t work. He explains how our bodies react to such […]