7 Ancient Superfoods with Healing and Weight Loss Properties
Many ancient cultures have recognized the healing properties of plants. In this video, I will mention some of the most vigorous plants used to cure health problems and diseases in these ancient cultures. All of these foods also have properties that will help you to lose weight faster. Ginkgo In the Chinese culture, Ginkgo is…
7 Supplements That Help With Weight Loss and Two Supplements To Avoid
Over 1/4 of the global population is battling with their weight. This is not a number to take lightly. A change of diet to a whole-food plant-based diet is the best and fastest way to lose weight, although supplementation during the initial steps can be beneficial and supportive of the process. In this article, I…
5 Dinner Recipes to Make in Under 20 Minutes + Bean and lentil cooking time chart
After a very busy day you come home exhausted, hungry and don’t feel like cooking something special. However, you still want to enjoy a healthy whole-food plant based meal. So for you, here are five delicious whole-food plant based dinner recipes that take under 20 minutes to prepare. These dishes may be made more quickly…
5 Lifestyle Changes to Help Ease Arthritis + Supplement List
From dealing with chronic pain in fighting disease progression, living with arthritis comes with its challenges and frustrations. When not managed, arthritis can prevent you from doing everyday activities such as climbing the stairs, opening a jar, or even walking. However, there are ways you can minimize the impact arthritis has on your life by…
7 Common Additives to Avoid and Why
How often do you read the labels of the foods you buy at the grocery store?Did you know that there are more than 6,000 additives that are approved by the FDA for consumption. It would be wonderful to believe that the food manufacturers have the consumer’s best interest at heart, but that’s often not the…
Practical Back-To-School Tips for Healthy Children
September is Back To School Month. This is our opportunity as parents to help our children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. It is not as difficult as we may think and the benefits to their health will be outstanding. Here are a few statistics that come with unhealthy eating habits: Statistics from the Center for…
5 Nutritional Deficiencies Most Common in Vegans and How to Overcome Them
A vegan diet is a plant-based diet that comes along with many nutritious benefits as it is rich in fiber, and if following a whole-food vegan diet, it is also very rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy saturated fat. Vegans are less likely to develop cancer than their carnivorous friends, have lowered risk for…
Dietary Changes To Help Heal From Viral Infections
Viral infections can easily attack and wreak havoc on our bodies, Viruses penetrate living cells to reproduce. The virus will attach onto and enter a cell where it releases its genetic material to reproduce. The virus’s genetic material starts to control the cell forcing it to replicate the virus. The infected cell may sometimes die…
Eggs: Healthy Or Not?
Our diets determine the level of energy and performance we have throughout the day. It is a common practice to start the day with eggs and a cup of coffee, but although this is considered standard practice, is it a good practice? There is so much confusion regarding eggs; sometimes we hear news reporting the…
How Much Protein is Really Good For You?
From helping your body build and repair cells to making enzymes and hormones, protein is critical for maintaining the health and function of your body. Because protein plays a vital role in building bones, skin, blood, and cartilage, it’s essential to consume sufficient protein each day. 22 amino acids form proteins, but only 9 are…
The 7 “Secrets” to Lasting Health (that most of us know but don’t follow)
Seventy percent of the global population is suffering from at least one chronic disease, and the percentage is even higher if you live in the Western world. Every day you hear about some new miracle pill or procedure that claims to make you younger, stronger, thinner, more beautiful and heal you from some chronic disease.…
5 Keys to Overcome Bloating and Gas When Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Many people who are new to a plant-based diet find themselves more bloated than usual in the beginning, and this can be very uncomfortable, so much so that they may believe that this diet is unsuitable for them. It can become so painful that you may even wonder if there is something wrong. However, before…
Dangers of Drinking Energy Drinks
Energy drinks were first introduced in Japan in the 60s and became increasingly popular in Europe in the 80s and 90s, presumably due to the rave culture. Soon, energy drink consumption became prevalent worldwide as people began to count on them for a boost of energy. Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and Lucozade are some of…
3 Healthy Breads Great For Weight Loss
The question of whether bread is unhealthy for you is asked a lot, especially if you are trying to make better food choices and to lose weight. Too often, bread is demonized because it is rich in carbohydrates which are thought to lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Regular bread also contains phytic acid,…
Three Keys To Building Muscle Tissue On A Plant Based Diet
People have been asking me if it is possible to build muscle on a plant based diet. The truth is that muscle building is natural and it is definitely worth going about it the natural way without the risky use of steroids or eating too much meat. Steroid use has been linked to acne, baldness, depression,…