Food is the foundation of life. Many people live to eat, but truly we eat to live. It serves us to eat foods that nourish our bodies and minds, without taking more than we need or creating more suffering in the world. One of the biggest ongoing debates about food surrounds the question of eating…

We tend to worry that coffee is intrinsically bad for us but there are actually pluses and minuses to drinking coffee. Certain studies show that drinking coffee can have a positive affect on our health. Evidence shows benefits regarding the onset of Alzheimers and Parkinsons. Other studies show a reduction in the risk of liver…

Probiotics are live organisms such as bacteria or yeast. The word probiotic literally means promotion of life. You have essential bacteria in your body but this can become depleted causing health difficulties. Taking probiotics can supplement any deficiencies in your body and restore balance. If taking probiotics in capsule form, ensure you source the highest…

Bullet Proof Coffee has increased in popularity due to the numbers of people reporting increased energy and weight loss since incorporating it into their daily diet. In fact, the feeling obtained from Bullet Proof Coffee has been described as un-describable! The recipe, created by Dave Asprey, is an adaptation of Yak Butter Tea, drank by…

Starting the day with a nutritional breakfast is the healthy option for all of us. For children starting the day the right way is even more important. In the average, busy household, early mornings can be a bit fraught with desperately trying to get everything (and everyone) organized as you race against the clock. Finding…

We believe that the dietary choices we make are the foundation of health. This is backed up by countless studies showing the big role nutrition plays in our bodies ability to function well. Fiber is a cornerstone of any nutritious lifestyle. Getting enough fiber on a daily basis is one of the most important things…

Everyone has opinions about food and health these days. As we learn more about what makes the body function optimally, it can be easy to think that what we believe is the absolute truth. We are also living in an age where people are dying every day from diseases that could be mitigated or prevented…

Creating healthy, easy meals can be challenging, especially when we are on the go. One relatively new health food that has emerged in the blender age is the smoothie. Smoothies are ubiquitous these days, available everywhere from new age restaurants to fast food joints. They are an easy, convenient way to get a lot of…

Truth be told, we love all fruits and vegetables around these parts. A nourishing living foods diet composed of mostly fresh vegetables and fruit is a cornerstone of health, and greatly responsible for how radiant we feel even at this stage of life. But there are some fruits and veggies that are particular powerhouses when…

We all need to eat. Food is a primary component of human life. A part of cultivating a healthy lifestyle is paying attention to what one eats, nourishing the body with wholesome real food. But when awareness of the food we eat turns into an obsession, our health can suffer and our quality of life…