Tea Traditions Around the World: A Global Journey of Flavor and Ritual
5 Warning Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
Many people do not understand the importance of magnesium in the same way they understand calcium or iron, for instance. Nonetheless, adequate magnesium levels are crucial for brain, cardiac and muscle function and it is needed, along with silica and Vitamins D and K to promote bone health. Magnesium deficiency is more common than many people suspect, and below are 5 warning signs that could indicate a deficiency in this important mineral.
A Guide on Selecting Healthy, High-Quality Eggs
They’ve been demonized and vilified for so many years, and are even touted to be a “risk factor” for heart attacks – it’s a shame, because eggs are actually among the healthiest foods you can eat. In fact, I believe that eggs are so good for you that eating a dozen per week is a simple and cost-effective way to get the valuable nutrients you need.
Wellness Redefined: Embrace the Matcha Makeover
Top Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure
What causes high blood pressure? Normally not consuming enough vegetables and fruits can result in a high sodium intake and low potassium intake, which can contribute to developing high blood pressure. So with high blood pressure, you are recommended to have a diet low in sodium and fat, avoid these foods:
The Lemon Detox Diet – A Recipe That Really Works
Ever since Beyonce Knowles was associated with the Lemon Detox diet, there has been a surge of interest in this particular program. Also known as the Master Cleanse, this detox diet has been around for almost 50 years and has seen variations on its recipe and program. It's effectivity in breaking down built up toxins in the body while contributing to short term weight loss has made it a popular option for a spring detox.
Chaga: The Therapeutic Mushroom
Mango: “King Of Fruits”
4 Steps To Make Your Own Healthy Salad
9 Ways That Eating Processed Food Made the World Sick and Fat
I have long stated that if you want to be optimally healthy, you should spend 90 percent of your food budget on whole foods, and only 10 percent on processed foods. Unfortunately, most Americans currently do the opposite, and their health suffers as a result.
With most foods, the closer they are to nature, the better. It's possible to have some processed foods that are still healthy; for instance, frozen green beans have been "processed" as has butter, grass-fed ground beef, or freshly prepared almond butter.
