Tag: nutrition

Homemade Coconut Brownies Recipe: How to Make It

Let’s be truthful…the world always seems a bit brighter when chocolate is involved. The only problem is, most chocolate found in stores has been bastardized and is filled with dairy and other unhealthy ingredients.  Time for a decadent chocolate coconut brownie that forgoes the typical ingredients. Purpose The beauty of this recipe is it can take less…


A Natural Approach Beat and Prevent Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, a condition in which the integrity of bone is compromised by a breakdown in their structure, often resulting in fractures, that can be prevented and even reversed naturally, without the use of prescription medications. This often devastating disease, which most often affects postmenopausal women but is found in men as well, can respond well…


Homemade Vegan Ice Cream Recipe

There’s never a bad time for ice cream, unless of course, you are consuming one full of dairy, sugar, and modified ingredients.  Why can’t we get the best of both worlds with ice cream? Well, now you can. It’s time to have your cake (and ice cream) and eat it too. Check out this homemade vegan…


Gut Health & Microbiome | Real Health

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Real Health is a studio based chat show, hosted by Stayce Holland, featuring topics about holistic health solutions. It explores how these solutions, when practised correctly, leads to a physically, emotionally and mentally healthier body, mind and soul. The series is presented by…


Mirconutrients & Vitamins | Real Health

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Real Health is a studio based chat show, hosted by Stayce Holland, featuring topics about holistic health solutions. It explores how these solutions, when practised correctly, leads to a physically, emotionally and mentally healthier body, mind and soul. The series is presented by…


Causes of Spider Veins as We Age, and How to Fix Them

Summer brings with it barbecues, picnics, and plenty of sunshine. Looking to join the fun, you might slip on a pair of shorts or a long, flowy dress, only to discover small, web-like veins in the backs of your legs. Spider veins are increasingly common in older women due to differences in lifestyle, genetics, and…


The Dairy Dilemma

We’ve been consuming dairy products for centuries. But is dairy still the nutritious food it once was? Today, many are asking that question, especially since antibiotics, estrogen, and radioactive elements have been found in milk over the past several years. More people are developing allergies to milk and milk products. There’s also a worldwide increase…


Some Veggies Are Healthier When Cooked

Eating more vegetables, in any form, is a good idea. Whether you prefer them raw or cooked, they are a terrific source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and plenty of healthful compounds. But sometimes cooking them can make a difference, turning nutrient-dense foods into superfoods. There are a few instances where heat activates antioxidants, making them…


These 5 Foods Safely Suppress Your Appetite

Being overweight or obese is the result of a complex set of interactions among genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. And despite the seemingly countless weight-loss diets, strategies, potions, and devices offered to Americans today, it’s important to know that healthy weight loss entails comprehensive lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet. As part of a natural strategy,…


Healthy Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Editor’s note: I tried the recipe myself, and my husband, who normally wouldn’t touch tofu—or any foods that had even come in contact with tofu—found it delicious and had no idea a healthy swap had been made.  Tofu is a good substitute for butter. A 7 oz piece of tofu contains about 6-7 g of…