Oh, the creamy goodness of milk. Whether on cereal, in smoothies, soups, or just by the glass, humans love milk. Unfortunately, milk from animals can cause serious health problems, and contemporary dairy practices take a heavy toll on the environment. But milk made from coconuts provides a wonderful alternative for all ages. The Problems with…

1.By giving you positive focus Have you ever noticed that if you start the day in a chaotic way, the negative momentum slams out of the door right alongside you? Perhaps the alarm didnt go off and you had to rush to get to work on time. Then you forget your phone. You smash a…

It is one of the great ironies of life that no one can make us feel as crazy as the people we love the most. Every relationship has times of great bliss and harmony. And many of them have times when it feels like we are in a battle for our lives. But it doesnt…

An abundance of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and stomach is necessary to maintain health. Beneficial bacteria help digest and metabolize food, support the immune system, and maintain healthy hormonal balance. These beneficial bacteria are produced when we consume probiotic and prebiotic foods, beverages, and supplements. The high prevalence of processed foods, refined sugars, stress,…

Even if youre committed to losing weight, the prospect of engaging in a consistent exercise routine can sound exhausting, if not impossible. However, for many of us, an exercise routine can make or break our weight goals. Even if youre diligently monitoring calories and eating well, weight loss can be slow or stubborn in the…

I made quinoa porridge for breakfast this morning. Quinoa is full of protein and a high protein breakfast is one of the very best ways to start the day. Fasting blood sugar at breakfast (if your last meal was around 7pm) should be around 4.5 mmol. If you have a carb based breakfast sugary foods…

Juice and smoothie bars are popping up in cities all across the country and celebrities continue to tout the benefits of juice cleanses. Chances are, you are already familiar with the basics of juicing but how much do you really know about it? For instance, did you know that certain types of juicers yield a…

Kale is one of the best detox foods around. In the American journal of clinical nutrition a study has suggested that a diet rich in vitamin K helps us fight cancer. Kale, in particular, has been recognised as helping lower the risk of certain cancers (colon, ovarian, prostate, bladder and breast). This could be because…

Its easy to shrug off a nightly glass with dinner or even happy hour with friends as a moderate indulgence. If youre not an alcoholic, whats the problem with a few drinks? Unfortunately, the vast majority of ustend to drink more than we realize. A few drinks can easily surpass the window for moderate alcohol…

If you are like most people, at some point in your life you believed that relationships are a piece of cake. Maybe you watched one to many romantic fairy tales, or you mistook the rush of hormones in teenage infatuation as true love. And, like most people in committed partnerships, you have probably discovered that…