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Top 5 Reasons To Eat More Pumpkins
Whether you’re using canned pumpkin to make homemade pumpkin bread or toasting pumpkin seeds after carving one at home, you might be curious about what type of pumpkin nutrition benefits there are. Considering it’s one of the greatest sources of vitamin A, plus rich in other antioxidants and nutrients like fiber, pumpkin benefits include the ability to help support skin and eye…
You Won’t Believe How Healthy Nuts Are For You
A huge number of studies are finding that there are a number of health benefits of nuts. And that they are actually one of the most health-giving foods on the planet. And while the research is new — nuts aren’t. In fact, a recent archeological dig in Israel found evidence that nuts formed a major part…
How Cruel Is Your Food?
By the time that cheeseburger arrives on your plate, it’s hard to think about anything but how tasty it’ll be. But when you trace the origins of each ingredient—the beef, the fried egg, the splurge-worthy bacon—some uncomfortable truths emerge. That we’re uneasy about the origins of our food is no surprise. After all, in our…
5 Fruit and Veggie Basics
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month. Did you know eating your fruits and vegetables is important? Not only are they nutritious, they may also offer protection against various diseases, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even certain types of cancers. Research has shown that a colorful diet is a great way to boost your…
Health Benefits of This Cluster Fruit
Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They grow in…
5 Reasons Why You Should Grab a Stalk of This
I always considered celery a pretty humdrum vegetable. Many of us know celery best as the veggie left on the crudités platter when the carrots, red peppers, and cherry tomatoes are gone, the bite in an immune-boosting cold-weather soup, or the perfect vehicle for peanut butter and raisins (more on this later, along with recipe).…
Have These Hot…or Not
Did you know? Peppers are technically fruit because they contain tiny seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of the pepper plant. However, in the casual home kitchen, these foods are considered vegetables, mostly due to their historical use in cuisine. Peppers have a lot going for them. They’re low in calories and…
Why You Should Choose a Natural Sunscreen
When looking for sun protection, more people than ever are looking for natural sunscreens without harmful chemicals and irritants. In fact, the natural sun protection products market is projected to bring in nearly $1 billion by 2030. But natural and organic sunscreens still only make up about 5–7% of the total sun care market. So what do you…
Extreme Heat Health & Safety Tips
When it is hotter than normal, for several consecutive days, you are experiencing what is called a heat wave. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. In addition, heat can be very taxing on the body no matter what your age. Everyone can be…
8 Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon is a summertime staple, and truly one of the most beautiful, delicious, and fun fruits to enjoy. Fortunately it’s also incredibly good for you. Here are eight of watermelon’s important health benefits, how to pick a perfectly ripe fruit, and a few ways to incorporate water into meals, snacks, drinks, and desserts. Watermelon keeps…