In Defense of the Kiwi Fruit as a Morning Staple
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If there’s one fruit you should be eating first thing in the morning, it’s kiwi fruit. Aside from being sweet and tart at the same time, and incredibly good for you, we like that it’s available year-round in most grocery stores. As…
How to Diet at a Restaurant
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Being on a diet is hard. Being healthy and making smart decisions about what you eat is tough even when you are sitting home surrounded by nothing but nutritious options in a well-stocked kitchen that would make any nutritionist proud. Being…
5 Reasons Why Everyone is Obsessed with Matcha Green Tea
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If you haven’t heard of matcha green tea yet, then we’re about to rock your nutritional world. After all, this ingredient, which has become the hot new star in the tea world, is really good and really really good for you. If you have seen…
8 Reasons Why Amaranth Grain is this Year's Quinoa
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Move over quinoa, amaranth grain has arrived! Actually it arrived thousands of years ago and was an Aztec staple until the Conquistadors banned it because it was also a staple of Aztec religious ceremonies. Lucky for us, one of the amaranth…
Going Gourmet: Why People Forage Food
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If you’re looking for the latest food trend when it comes to healthy eating and wellness, then you need to know about people who forage food. First of all, let’s break down what it even means to forage food, because most of us have probably…
8 Reasons Why Everyone is Talking About the Moringa Tree
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The Moringa Tree (Moringa oleifera) is native to North India that’s been nicknamed “the miracle tree” and the “tree of life” for its superfood properties. Virtually every part of the tree is edible and packed with nutrients. According…
8 Reasons Why Foodies Are Loco for Lucuma Fruit
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Nicknamed the gold of the Incas, Lucuma fruit is a super fruit that has been eaten by Peruvians since 200 A.D. Despite its recognition in the Andes, modern science is just now discovering how nutrient-dense this fruit—that looks like an…
From Cage-Free to Grass-Fed: Your Go-To Guide to Eating Right
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Eating right means more than sticking to a healthy, well-rounded diet; it's also about choosing produce that is kind to the environment and to animals whenever possible. Obviously poultry and red meat are the least environmentally and animal-friendly…
Side Effects of Energy Drinks: 7 Reasons You Need to Ditch It Now
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In today’s fast moving world, we’re all looking for ways to stay energized and make it through the day, and when our natural energy levels don’t seem to cut it, we need a little help. Some of us rely on caffeine, some on natural sources…