Spring is famous for a few things: new life, new growth… and cleaning! It’s easy to remember the carpets, the blinds, and the bathrooms when performing your spring cleaning, but it’s important to not forget your kitchen. For many, the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” but it can also be a breeding ground for germs, and should be deep-cleaned regularly. So how to … [Read more...] about Spring Clean Your Kitchen For Better Food Safety
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Headache Pain? Fight Back With These Tips
In the past three months, nearly 50 million Americans have experienced a severe headache. Some headaches are chronic, while others are triggered by stress or other tensions. Sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, nausea, all of these symptoms can accompany a headache. If you’ve had "one of those headaches” there is absolutely no forgetting the debilitating effects. So … [Read more...] about Headache Pain? Fight Back With These Tips
How Soy Products Affect Health and Blood Sugar
You've seen them in the supermarket - soy milk, soy cheese, soybeans, the entire spectrum of soy products. Advertised as "healthier proteins", these products have grown in popularity in recent years. However, there has been controversial research regarding the safety of these products and their potential effects on health. So, when it comes to soy, should you avoid it or enjoy … [Read more...] about How Soy Products Affect Health and Blood Sugar
Maximize Your Immune System With These 10 Foods
Citrus fruits You’ve probably heard that Vitamin C can help prevent or shorten a cold, but did you know that it helps your immune system work better even when you aren’t sick? Scientists believe that Vitamin C increases the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream. These white blood cells fight infection and other free radicals in the body helping to keep you … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Immune System With These 10 Foods
These Fermented Foods Improve Health and Blood Sugar
Fermented foods - they are becoming more common in the U.S. as recipe ingredients, and as health foods. What does it mean to ferment a food? The process of fermentation occurs when sugars are converted into alcohol or organic acids by either bacteria or yeast. That’s right- the process that creates your favorite beer also produces foods like kimchi, olives, even cheese! Have … [Read more...] about These Fermented Foods Improve Health and Blood Sugar