Raw food smoothie a new way of living of the today’s generation, a lifestyle away from the fast food culture and a path towards healthy living. A raw food smoothie is a mixture of raw fruits and vegetables which can be mixed in different proportions with milk or yogurt depending upon the taste desired and [...]
Protein bars are very expensive, so I’ve been struggling to find a great recipe from scratch. My first attempts with a low carb approach, using nuts and powdered protein reaped dry crumbly and not so appetizing protein bars. They would not last a week in this condition, just didn’t get the saliva flowing. I decided [...]
When it comes to juicing citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit, there really is a best way to do it. While many people twist away on their little citrus juicer they have on the counter, the truth is that certain juicers are a lot more efficient than others. In addition to being efficient, many people [...]
Unlike most animal species, humans continue to depend on milk as a major food source long after infancy, and have been known to be doing so since at least 5000 BC (when cattle were supposedly first domesticated). In fact, byproducts of milk have even been discovered in stone age pottery indicating that people in the [...]
Having healthy skin is nothing difficult. Most of you focus on expensive skincare products for improving skin conditions. Chemicals from these expensive skincare products are somewhat effective but not hundred percent effective. To stop relying on these expensive chemicals, you need to include healthy food in your diets. Black fruits are known as excellent food [...]
Today many people are making the switch to eating healthier diets, but often times they aren’t sure how to do so without spending a huge amount of money. Perhaps, the most easy and affordable way would be to learn the art of vegetable juicing to make a healthier diet switch without having to sacrifice taste. [...]
Although there are many electric juicer machines on the market they don’t do everything. Electric juicers are great when it comes to making a large quantity of juice, but really are only best for commonly drunk fruit and vegetable juices – apples, celery carrot and so forth. What you do if you intend to juice [...]
Many consumers, in an attempt to be as healthy as possible, are turning toward more organic produce selections in the kitchen. For some this means making more meals from scratch and shopping more selectively for better quality ingredients. Juice is one item that many health conscious consumers make regularly at home. With the purchase of [...]
Although quinoa is only recently becoming popular in the western world, this “super food” has actually been cultivated for more than 5,000 years. It was once called the “Gold of the Incas”. For pre Columbian people, quinoa played an important role in their food and culture. It was considered a sacred food and a source [...]
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Agriculture on Tuesday to help improve the nation’s diet, however the main suggestions were something that have largely been ignored by Americans over time. The guidelines recommended that Americans ought to increase their fruits and vegetable intake and reduce the intake of salt, sugar and saturated [...]
For many people who have yet to make juicing a regular habit there are many recipes available for free online. There are also countless juicer recipe books in libraries and bookstores near you and it is worth the time to give one of the recipes a try. It might be a little hard for a [...]
If you are thinking of finally doing something really good for your health, how about investing in a juicer machine. With a juicer you can make delicious fruit and vegetable juices at home, and these juices are simply fantastic for your body. Freshly made juice is rich in vitamins, minerals, and lots of nutrients that [...]
That burning sensation in your mouth or throat when you #’throw up’ sometimes is actually something more than a belch, it is the acid reflux or the Gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD) as it is referred to as professionally. The first thing you need to do if this condition is persistent is to see a doctor [...]
Your diet is very important when you want to build flat abs. It can have as much as an 80% influence on how you look. To make sure that you get the right foods in to build flat abs, I will share with you the top 8 foods to include that will give you flat [...]
This article will be like a blessing in disguise if you are an overeater or you regularly give into cravings. This is because you will learn 5 easy ways to stay fuller for longer. If you stay fuller for longer, you will eat less and cravings won’t temp you as much as before. Here’s how [...]
There is a lot more you can do with protein powder than simply mixing it into a shake. Although some shakes can be tasty, anything repetitive can get boring sooner or later. Even our weight training or exercise regimes can get tedious, so we mix them up a little. In fact, variety can often improve [...]
Protein powder smoothies are great as a nutritious post workout snack or really, anytime! Mixing your protein powder with different fruits and other nutritious supplements can make for tasty and healthy blends. Strawberry and Banana Protein Smoothie 1/2 cup of strawberries – frozen or fresh 1 scoop of whey protein powder – unflavored 1 banana [...]
There are any number of ways to detox your body. The first and most popular way is to use a natural combination of herbs and supplements designed specifically to cleanse your liver and colon. These are the primary ways that your body naturally detoxes. However, there are other body systems and organs that perform these [...]
Protein is one of three essential macro nutrients, along with carbohydrates and fat. It is the fundamental structural component of almost every single living human cell. Muscles, hair, skin, nails, organs, bones, you name it, they are all structured by protein. Without protein our cells would slowly begin to break down and eventually we would [...]
If you think about it, this sounds like a contradiction at first. I mean, the first thing we think of is something like sex, drugs and rock and roll, right? Well, this is true for many starts who don’t take care of themselves. However, there are others who live their life like professional athletes. It [...]
If you have been struggling with weight issues and you’d like to finally get some control, then you should consider a body detoxification program. These can be done in a healthy way to support your weight loss goals, but also support a healthy way of eating and living. If you have any health issues or [...]
Acai Berry has been elevated to a super fruit since research has proven it has the highest antioxidant levels of all berries, weight for weight. Its rich supply of anthocyanins places it above red grapes and blueberries for its free radical fighting abilities. Additionally, acai berry contains an overabundance of nutrients to add to its [...]
I have been using a Jack Lalanne Power juicer classic for over a year. I have put together a list of my favorite fruit juicer recipes that have evolved over this time. Fruits are generally a great source of vitamins. They always contain at least an adequate amount of vitamin C and can also be [...]
Green tea has been treated as a health in the Occident for thousands of years. Research indicates that drinking green tea is one reason why the Japanese have a lower incidence of cancers compared to the western world. So whats in green tea that is so beneficial to our health? Green tea contains powerful antioxidants [...]
Green tea has gained credibility as an aid to weight loss recently because of its ability to speed up our metabolism. However, green tea’s health benefits are not limited to weight loss!. A chemical in green tea called catechin is a powerful antioxidant that has far reaching health benefits including lowering our risks of developing [...]