Weight loss is about more than diet and exercise. While a healthy diet and consistent exercise program can dramatically improve your health, many find that those two elements alone are not enough to reach their weight loss goals.
All diets typically have one thing in common: restriction. You are told what to eat, how much to eat, and what not to eat. While some people thrive on these restrictions, many find themselves miserable.
When the word food is uttered, the first thing that comes to your mind is ‘taste.’ But food is much more than just flavor and happy memories. What happens when …
Quinoa has quickly become one of the world’s most popular superfoods. It is loaded with protein, fiber and minerals, but doesn’t contain any gluten. With roughly one third of the …
Everyday we are exposed to toxins like contaminants/ pollutants, insecticides/ pesticides, metabolic end products, food additives, chemicals, drugs, over processed food. Not just through the food we eat, but the exposure is also through environment we breathe in, drink and live in.
Our liver is the first line of defense against these toxins. Think of it as an air filter, where all other organs bring in dirty air for filtration and processing of toxins. So, if you’re not loving your liver then you might frequently feel tired, sick and cranky, which are signs of a sluggish liver.
Learn more about the liver on this post: where is your liver and what does it do: Liver 101.
Coconut oil really is the cure-all superfood. With health benefits ranging from faster metabolism to healthier skin, yet another benefit of coconut oil is gaining in popularity: Oil Pulling.
Oil pulling with coconut oil is a natural way to reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth and improve oral health. An age-old remedy used by Ayurvedic Indians, oil pulling uses natural oils to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. As an added benefit, teeth are also whitened naturally through the process.
Almost everyone knows that berries have super powers. From blackberries and raspberries to strawberries and elderberries, the berry fruit is commonly known for its tremendous health benefits.
A berry that is not as well known however, the maqui berry (pronounced “mah-kee”), is starting to make a rise in popularity, and for very good reason. Read on to find out more about this Chilean super berry!