Many of us tend to follow recipes exactly when baking, but making a few creative changes can improve our health and our goodies! One of the easiest, most inexpensive “hacks” in baking is to use jars of organic baby food. Baby food carrots, prunes, squash, bananas, pumpkin, and apples are just like applesauce and canned […]
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Legumes: Nutrient Dense and Delicious, but Watch for These Preventable Side Effects
Legumes: Good or bad for you? The answer is, a little of both. And at the end of the day, what really matters is how your unique body feels when you eat them. Some examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, peas, and lentils. Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that […]
What You Might Not Know About Fiber Supplements Could Hurt You
Eating a high fiber diet has many advantages, including keeping your gut healthy and happy, boosting heart health, gut health, and improving weight loss efforts. The majority of Americans fail to meet the recommended daily amounts of fiber and turn to supplements to fill in the gap. However, most consumers are unaware that there are […]
10 Whole Foods That Act as Natural Laxatives
One of the most common of health complaints has to do with irregular bowel movements and poor digestion. In a world where processed foods and sugary foods are more available and widely consumed than ever, it’s no coincidence that our food intake has negatively impacted our digestive systems. But instead of taking harsh laxatives that […]
Are You Always Hungry? If So, Eat These Foods
Do you have a rumbling in your tummy that doesn’t seem to go away? If so, it is important to know what to eat to keep you full. Some foods can not only fill you up but also keep you satisfied for a long period. The reason for your hunger may very well be because […]





