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Nut Butter – The Bad, The Good, and How to Make it Better

August 4, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: August 4, 2017

Nut butter is creamy, delicious, healthy, and versatile. Just one spoonful can fulfill your craving for a sweet and satiating treat that satisfies some of your body’s mineral, vitamin, fiber, and healthy fat needs as well. This makes nut butter… [read]

10 Items You Can Stop Buying and Start Making for Better Health

July 27, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: May 20, 2018

Every condiment or body care product can be replaced with a homemade alternative. Okay, so it takes a little effort to make these products. You may have to combine a few things and find jars or bottles to hold your… [read]

Sleep Apnea and Why It’s Keeping You From Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

July 17, 2017 by Kristina Martin

For many people, sleep is one of the first things to go when their schedule becomes overwhelming. But that starts a damaging cycle where too little sleep leads to sleep conditions, weight gain, and heart disease, among other issues. One… [read]

Is Millet Gluten Free, Healthy, and Environmentally Sustainable?

July 10, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: July 10, 2017

Millet is not sexy. A staple grain in India and the semi-arid regions of Africa, Americans are more likely to associate it with bird seed than delicious dinners. Millet refers to a family of small-seeded grasses. The most commonly available… [read]

7 Unhealthy Synthetic Dyes and Food Colorings to Avoid and Why

July 3, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: July 3, 2017

Food dye in some form or another has been in use since the ancient Egyptians to make food look more appetizing. The first synthetic food color was obtained from bituminous coal and introduced in 1856. Today’s food coloring may be… [read]

How to Improve Blood Sugar Levels and Reverse Diabetes For Good

July 3, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: July 3, 2017

Every 23 seconds another person is diagnosed with diabetes — one the leading causes of death in the United States. But these people don’t have to suffer. Diabetes is preventable, manageable, and reversible. What is Diabetes? — A Quick Overview… [read]

Top 10 Blood Sugar Lowering Foods

July 3, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: July 3, 2017

Eat less sugar, and you’ll be healthier. This fact has been demonstrated over and over again in studies that compare different whole-food-based diets (like the ketogenic diet, vegan diet, and low glycemic index diet) to the conventional American diet. If… [read]