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5 Benefits of These Tube-Like Green Tops
What Are Scallions? Scallions are an allium (Latin for “garlic”) vegetable. The hollow, tube-like green tops have a mild, oniony zing, while the small, white bulb ends offer a sharper bite. Humans started growing scallions in central Asia hundreds of years ago. Is there a difference between scallions and green onions? Your grocer might label scallions as… Read more
Under Stress? 5 Ways This Routine Can Help
We know that walking can burn calories, ward off obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease — but your afternoon stroll might also have significant stress-relieving benefits, according to numerous studies. With the arrival of spring (and the start of National Stress Awareness Month), April is the perfect time to get active and healthy by jump-starting a new… Read more
Improve Sleep Quality With 8 of These
Getting to sleep in our society is becoming more and more of a science. To help you unwind I’m going to outline the top 8 herbs that improve sleep quality so you can feel more prepared for the demands of tomorrow. For our ancestors, it was as simple as sundown = sleep. Our body was designed… Read more
Make This “Smelly” Veggie Taste Good
Cabbage may not be the prettiest or best-smelling vegetable, but don’t let its appearance or aroma when boiled fool you. If you give cabbage a chance, you may come to realize it has more to offer than just a lingering odor in your kitchen. So what’s the deal with cabbage? Is it really good for… Read more
7 Tips to Happy, Slim, Long Healthy Living
From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It seems like… Read more
Blenders vs. Juicers: Pros & Cons
Does getting 10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables sound like a tall order? For many of us, it can be. In fact, most Americans consume fewer than three servings a day. If you’re not getting that magic 10, there are a few things you can do. One, of course, is to make an effort… Read more
7 Simple Ways to Naturally Unclog Your Arteries
We all want to live a long life, but did you know eating these simple foods has been proven scientifically to prevent and in some cases reverse the #1 cause of death in the modern world? At present, atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and clogging up of the arteries) is the driving process behind cardiovascular mortality, the #1… Read more
A One-Two Punch for Your Heart
According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one killer of people in the US. This is likely due to the standard American diet, increasing sedentary behaviors, and more time spent indoors in front of artificial lights. Together these factors create the perfect storm for chronic inflammation and different aspects of heart disease. It… Read more
The Good, the Bad and the Chocolate
Few foods generate as much passion as chocolate. Perhaps it was inevitable with a plant given the scientific name of Theobroma (Greek for “food of the gods”) cacao. These days we may still consider chocolate to be a heavenly substance, but we consume far more of it, in vastly different ways, than the ancient Mesoamericans… Read more
Is This Citrus Fruit Good for You or the Planet?
Oranges are a popular fruit all around the world, ranking right up there with apples and bananas as a global favorite. And why wouldn’t they? They’re juicy, tasty, and portable; you can easily toss one in a lunch sack or in your bag for an on-the-go snack that comes in its own convenient packaging. Oranges are thought to originate… Read more