Not just for breakfast, eggs make a wonderful meal addition — or main course! — at any time of day. What’s better than an omelet or frittata for lunch, loaded with your favorite veggies? Of course, in order to make the best egg dishes possible, you’re going to need to start with the best eggs! […]
We talk a lot about coconut oil here at The Alternative Daily. It’s one of the best forms of good fat, and has so many other awesome health-promoting properties. But did you know that there are many other foods that come from the humble coconut? This simple tropical fruit offers up a truly incredible number […]
Fad diets are a trend that may never die, as much as most of us want them to. It’s high time we took the focus off skinny and turned to natural weight management through a whole food diet instead. Thankfully, a tide is turning, and more and more people are deciding to manage their weight […]
Ginger is the ideal plant to grow inside your home. Growing ginger requires little sunlight and maintenance, which makes it simple and convenient for you! Plus you get an endless supply of delicious ginger to use in recipes, this healing product has numerous health benefits. Here are a few of of ginger’s powerful health benefits… Boosts […]
Turns out, eating foods with healthy fats, ranging from avocados to nuts, doesn’t make us fat. However, eating too many carbs, such as pasta, bagels and bread, can influence weight gain. A Harvard study of more than 60,000 dieters found that those who cut back on carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and potatoes lost more weight than those […]
Americans are more overweight than ever before. Sedentary lifestyles and poor diet is to blame. The convenience of fast food is also a factor. Morbid obesity increases the potential for diabetes, heart disease, and early death. Obese people pay about 40% more for medical care services than a normal-sized person. Never mind the cost of […]
Herbs and spices pair wonderfully to add flavor and aroma to dishes. They also provide numerous health benefits. Traditional Chinese and Indian therapies use herbs to aid physical and emotional ailments. Good digestion is far more than just making sure you poop regularly. Anytime you feel gassy, have stomach pain, heartburn or even a weak […]
Cancer, diabetes, premature aging. It may be sweet to eat, but sugar is disastrous to our bodily systems. Studies show that sugar is a significant contributor to tooth decay, and new archaeological evidence from Ancient Roman remains seems to back up this conclusion. To say that sugar is the only cause of tooth decay is […]
There is nothing quite like the savory flavors of rabbit to tantalize the taste buds. Couple your rabbit with quinoa, deliciously ripened baby tomatoes, a bottle of red, and you will be one happy camper. Rabbit should be on your dinner table for a variety of reasons. It boasts vitamins and minerals that are absolutely […]
Having the right survival foods in your pantry could be the difference between life and death. Informed food choices in your daily life are the key to your health. However, the foods you store for survival are just as important, if not more so. When compiling your natural disaster or “doomsday” supply list, it is […]
