Spreadable cheese, sliced cheese, string cheese, individually wrapped cheese, and spray cheese. These are just some of the weird and wonderful modern prepared cheese foods we have access to these days. If you look at the labels of various cheese products in the grocery store, you will likely see claims like “good source of calcium,” […]
My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain toast with some olive oil “butter” spread and a thin layer of peanut butter. Now I look back at these poor excuses for a meal and laugh! Little did I know […]
It’s been 40 months since I accidentally found out about the Paleo diet. That day, I committed to an ancestral way of eating and never looked back. I’m not saying I’ve never cheated. A number of pieces of cake have crossed my lips since that day. But the vast majority of my diet has been […]
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 […]
If you’re ready to have a baby or have been trying for a while, nutrition is the right place to start. Even if you’re already pregnant or just want to ensure your fertility is preserved for when you are ready to start a family, this article is for you. Pregnancy has unfortunately become tied with […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common condition, to which the usual response is a simple multivitamin or supplement. But what if the problem is more complex? Taking a supplement may not be the easy fix you expected. Read on to discover the potential underlying causes and holistic fixes for a deficiency of this important vitamin. […]
