Food is essential for optimal health, growth, and mental acuity, and certain ingredients and combinations of foods affect the body differently. Milk will help with bone strength, spinach will give you plenty of iron, but if you want to build muscle, you’ll need to delve into the top sources of protein. These sources of high-quality
Many people can’t resist the heat of a savory meal packed with fresh peppers and spicy sauces. All deliciousness aside, there are some common misunderstandings and myths floating around about the effects of spicy foods. Some say your metabolism will speed up, while others say you’ll fry your tastebuds. Let’s take a look at some
After a hard day’s work, relaxing your body and mind can feel like an impossible feat. With the afternoon caffeine pick-me-up still coursing through our veins and a million things to do on our brains, how can we? The truth about life is that there will always be something for us to do, so we need to learn how to relax. If you aren’t
Spring has sprung. That means it’s time to open the windows to let in the fresh air, bright sunshine … and a whole heaping ton of allergy-causing dust and pollen. But just because spring is the time of year when allergies come out to play doesn’t mean we have to let them put a damper on our season. If you follow our tips to help keep
With the rise of CBD products, more and more users are consuming CBD in different ways, including in their food. If you’re interested in mixing up your favorite recipes by cooking with CBD, check out our guide to what foods pair well with CBD oil. What Is CBD Oil? Before we get into all the things you can make with CBD oil, let’s go
You need to include all food groups in your diet to stay healthy, including fruits, which offer many health benefits. They contain loads of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber that we all need in our daily lives. While we tend to combine other food groups, we usually eat fruit independently. With these creative ways to add more fruit
I’ve previously written about what CBD is, how you can consume it, and the legal parameters surrounding it. But now I want to discuss the types of products you can purchase and how they might benefit you. We know that CBD offers several benefits for sleep, chronic pain, and anxiety. Now let’s open the door to what might be best for
Coconut oil is trendy, delicious and a great source of healthy fats. But today I’m going to share my favorite uses for coconut oil that have nothing to do with cooking. Tip: Always buy unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil, since it goes through the fewest processes and is closest to its natural state. My two favorites are this
Midlife can and should be a powerful, transformational time of your life but you’re going to have to look at what some call a crisis in a much different way. Laura Di Franco, author of Brave Healing offers 5 tips to turn crisis to creativity and transform everything to aim you toward the life you’ve always craved.
No longer thought of as just a woo-woo practice, the mainstream medical community has embraced meditation. The benefits of a meditation practice include: Stress reduction Improved concentration Increased self awareness Improved cardiovascular and immune health Increased happiness Better sleep So, how do you get started? There are a
