We often hear that sugar can be bad for our health. Honey is a popular alternative to sugar, but is it really healthier than sugar?
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Coconuts are actually classified as a one seeded drupe. I know what you’re thinking…”What on earth is a drupe?” A drupe is fruit with a hard, stony cover enclosing the seed.
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Do you want to feel happier...express gratitude! Expressing gratitude has a greater effect on happiness than you could ever imagine.
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Does the food you eat affect your skin? The answer may be yes. An international study that looked at diet and aging found that elderly people who ate more vegetables, olive oil, fish, and legumes had less wrinkles.
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We all know exercise can help us lose weight. We might even know that it will make us happier. But there are many other little-known benefits of exercise. Read on to get the scoop.
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Is beauty sleep a real thing? It turns out studies suggest it is.
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When thinking of healthy cooking alternatives, cold pressed oil may be one that comes up to mind. Full of antioxidants and cholesterol free, these oils can work as a cooking oil that makes a great addition to healthy dishes. But what exactly are these oils and how are they made? Read on to find out.
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We’ve all heard of Vitamin A, B, C, D and E…but vitamin J?? Is there actually such a thing? Well, the truth is, Vitamin J is not only a thing, it’s a very good thing!! Vitamin J is more commonly known as choline.
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Studies on happiness show that close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.
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The fall season is upon us and you know what that means…you can look forward to seeing plenty of pumpkins!
Not only are these showing up as decorations for the Halloween, they are in just about everything we eat and drink; pies ice cream…and the infamous pumpkin spice latte (#PSL).
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The thicker the smoothie, the longer you’ll stay full. So, load your blender with plenty of raw vegetables like kale and spinach to keep hunger away.
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This study suggests that dark chocolate may be the perfect snack to curb cravings. Just remember to keep at least 60% cacao squares on hand to curb both sweet and salty cravings.
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The amount of caffeine in common drinks varied between sources on the internet so keep on mind these are just general ranges.
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When it comes to beauty and wellness, these terms can be totally confusing! So today I wanted to discuss ingredient sourcing.
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A recent study published in Lancet (a prestigious medical journal) this month found that people who exercise several times a week report having better mental health than those who did not exercise.
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Did you know your skin can release up to 3 gallons of sweat in hot weather? Remember to hydrate especially when you are outdoors.
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If you are trying to stay away from fructose, the answer is no! Why? Because fructose is considered by many to be the single most damaging form of sugar.
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It’s summer and pineapples are in season. Here are some cool facts about pineapples.
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The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is on a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy.
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The glycemic index is a measure of how "sugary" a food is. It is a scale from 0 to 100 where 100 is the glycemic index of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that our body uses for energy.
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