One of the most popular exercise fads these days is high-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT. Its proponents promise strong, toned muscles and significantly decreased body fat. Like any form of exercise, it has benefits and dangers. Here is a bit more about why this extreme way of working out is getting so much…

1.Take Care of Your Body The healthier you are the happier you will be. It is no fun feeling tired, anxious, depressed, stiff or in pain. The more you exercise, the more powerful you will feel. You will be confident in every situation. Feed yourself nourishing, natural foods and you will have more resilience against…

Berries (especially blueberries) have the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits and vegetables. Essential for fighting the free radicals, antioxidants are found in the bright colored veggies and fruits (red, orange, yellow, purple) and make a reliable anti-aging ally. Always look for raw berries (fresh or frozen) to benefit at maximum from their flavor and…

Turmeric powder is a bright yellow powder made by the dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). This spice has almost no calories and zero cholesterol. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.Turmeric is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, and anti-septic. It nourishes healthy cells and interferes with the functioning…

One of the most powerful spiritual texts of the 20th Century is A Course in Miracles, scribed by Helen Schucman between 1965 and 1972. Famous inspirational speakers and writers such as Marianne Williamson have developed their lifes work around this text. They have helped filter some of the fundamental principles of the course into mainstream…

In Mayan and Aztec cultures, Chia means strength, and this small seed really deserves its name. With a nutty flavor, Chia seeds are a whole-grain food that, unlike flaxseed, can be absorbed by the body as seeds, providing high quality nutrients. Only two tablespoons of Chia seeds contains 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat,…

Its impossible to deny the benefits of a nutrient rich, produce-packed diet. Weve long been taught that eating our fruits and veggies is an important component of a sound nutritional plan. However, the majority of us tend to eat a disproportionate amount of fruit relative to vegetables and who can blame us? Fruits sweet taste…

Had I not read it in books I wouldnt have known how truly mean I was to myself. Wherever my internal dialogue had sprung from (an eclectic mix of parental voices, other authorities such as teachers, things Id heard on television, that hurtful comment the angry bus driver made, all compounded with a large dose…

We have all heard the word superfood tossed around, but what does it really mean? Are there really certain foods that have magical health benefits or is it just a term that food companies use to get you to buy their products? Before you buy into the hype, take the time to learn the basics…

Cooking with quinoa means caring about your body health. Its high nutritive value might come from the fact that quinoa isnt actually a grain, but a member of the same plant family that contains beets, spinach and Swiss chard. High content of protein, minerals (like Manganese, Magnesium and Zinc), anti-inflammatory antioxidant phytonutrients and even two…