Aloe vera is one of those few ‘wonder’ plants from nature that I truly believe in. On the outside, you may see this succulent as an interesting hybrid of what happens when plants and cacti go out on a date, ...
Aloe vera is one of those few ‘wonder’ plants from nature that I truly believe in. On the outside, you may see this succulent as an interesting hybrid of what happens when plants and cacti go out on a date, ...
From the beginning, let’s be clear: the low residue diet is not some trendy, fad diet promising to help you lose weight. This diet is intense, and is used for a very specific purpose. The low residue diet is carefully ...
If you aren’t a vegetarian or a vegan, you probably come across something called “processed meat” on a regular basis. And whether you eat it or not may make a big difference in your health. These meats are everywhere, as ...
Is it just me or do you sometimes get sick right before a big event like your Caribbean vacation? Or find yourself doubled over from the stomach flu the day before an important presentation at work? Even though we can’t ...
Are you starting to feel a little different than normal, with no real explanation why? You might consider yourself a very healthy person, with no history of serious illness. Yet lately, you just feel off. You may have even gone ...
It’s true, Americans eat way too much salt. But even if you’re trying to wise up to the sodium content of your foods, by cutting out the stuff you know has a lot of salt like crackers, pretzels, or potato ...
Broccoli is one of those foods you either loved or hated when you were a child. Some kids can’t even stand the sight of the weird, tree-like little veggies; others eat them with gusto. Thankfully, I was part of the ...
Some days, you might find yourself so busy that you hardly have time for lunch. If you run into these days often, you’re probably more than familiar with that grumbling in your stomach telling you it’s time to eat. But, ...
For what seems like ages now, we’ve been told that having that single glass of wine a day is not only permissible, but likely good for your health. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear it called the ...
There you are, driving home from a long day of work, staring at the car in front of you without a thought in your head other than the image of you relaxing on your couch with your feet up when ...
Hi, I’m Mike. One of my biggest passions in life is nutrition, and after getting my Personal Trainer Certification and Fitness Nutrition Certification from ISSA, I wanted to create a site where I could help readers live a healthy and nutritious life. I believe we control our destiny, and we can choose to live a long and healthy life by eating right and treating our bodies with respect.