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What’s So Good About Lentils?

We all know that legumes are good for you, but what’s so special about Lentils in particular? Lentils are a nutrient powerhouse in the legume family. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids providing all the enzymes your [...]

Osteoporosis: Men’s ‘Silent Disease’

Osteoporosis doesn’t only affect women; in fact 1 in 4 men will fracture a bone thanks to the lack of bone density caused by osteoporosis. We take a look at the causes of osteoporosis in men and ways to keep [...]

5 Signs You Need a Detox

Toxins enter our bodies on a daily basis from pesticides, herbicides, chemical additives in foods, preservatives, cleaning products, and other sources in our environment. Each of these chemical sources comes in small doses that shouldn’t harm us on their own, [...]

7 Things Food Manufacturers Don’t Want You to Know

About 99% of growth in the food industry was happening in the low-calorie foods and in foods with natural, organic ingredients. That’s great right? Well, it can be, but not all food manufacturers act in an ethical way that keeps [...]

Why Fat is the New Black

Fat has gotten a bad rap. We all want to get rid of every single last ounce of it and work hard dieting and exercising to fight that flab. But not all kinds of fat are created equally. [...]

Healthy Lifestyle and Still Can’t Lose Weight? Here’s Why

Sugar is in just about everything from low-fat mayonnaise to low-fat yogurt. Of course, you may be cutting down on sugary drinks, sodas and candy, but you are still consuming a vast amount of sugar in products you don’t expect [...]

Why Diets like Paleo are Half-Baked

Sure, it sounds like a good idea at first; our bodies evolved to process the foods our cave-dwelling ancestors could hunt and gather and so shunning all that farming and industry have brought will mean we live healthier, skinnier lives. [...]

What are the Benefits of Cocoa?

Whether you enjoy a warm up of cocoa, a sliver of dark chocolate, our chocolate Snap cookies or our buckwheat snacks with cocoa nibs, a daily dose of cocoa loving will really boost your wellbeing. [...]

Feed your Face: Foods that give you Great Skin

With sales of over $34 Billion annually on skincare in the US alone, you would think our skins would all boast a youthful appearance and an inner glow. But, alas, the reality is far from the beauty ideal espoused by [...]

Get True Inner Beauty with Anti-Aging Herbs and Spices

Did you know that you can actually eat yourself younger? There are many herbs and spices that you may already have in your pantry that can help fight the signs of aging and fend off disease. [...]

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