Coconut Oil Benefits

According to medical research and the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient database, the health benefits of coconut oil include the following: 1. Helps Treat Alzheimer’s Disease The digestion of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) by the liver creates ketones that are...

Vegan Spicy Lentil Soup

This protein-packed recipe is one of my all-time favorites recipes and my go-to during the fall season. The best part is that it only takes less than 20 minutes to make. If you are a soup lover and up for a vegetarian meal, I suggest you try this vegan spicy lentil...

Kale

Kale took the world by storm and became the image of “health” a few years ago, and it still holds that household name of being a superfood. Let’s explore why! The biggest benefit to kale is how nutrient-dense it is, in fact, it is one of the most nutrient-dense...

Fad Diets

Dieting can be tricky, especially when there are so many diets that approach quick weight loss through the “easy” elimination of food. Unfortunately, these appealing “get skinny quick” diets can wreak long-term havoc on your body.  It is incredibly important to be...

Whole Grains v. Refined Grains

Before I took the time, a few years ago, to research the true difference between whole grains and refined grains, I thought it was as simple as brown bread versus white bread – turns out, it’s not! There are a lot of nutritional components that...