While nearly 70 percent of the world is covered by water, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh. Out of that 2.5 percent only 1 percent of our freshwater is easily accessible. That 1 percent of freshwater is what is used to feed and fuel earths 6.8 billion people. [...]
The temperature dipping outside can only mean one thing... No, not that is time for the holidays, but that you are about to deal with sore throats and runny noses. Let us be honest... When you are returning home for the holidays, you want to impress all of your exes [...]
In our too-busy world, there's a lot of other recommendations one should take on how to increase energy levels -- sleep more, for one. But there is a very real possibility that your energy slump is caused or exacerbated by a lack of vitamins and other nutrients which facilitate energy [...]
Ginger has been used in China for over 2,000 years to help with nausea, upset stomach, digestion, diarrhea and an assortment of other ailments. Ginger was once so sought after that a pound of ginger root was once worth an entire sheep! It's a spicy, pungent, and aromatic root that [...]
Protein shakes are pretty awesome. There's nothing like a finishing a hard workout at the gym and getting your fix. Any frequent gym goer or health fanatic can appreciate the protein shake obsession. And although they are delicious, wouldn't it be nice to try something new and add a bit of originality [...]
If you're anything like me, then you practically need caffeine to survive. If I'm not guzzling down two cups of coffee in the morning, I basically feel dead for the the entire day. One big problem for caffeine lovers in today's world is that they gravitate towards shops like Starbucks [...]
We all know that leafy green vegetables are getting the attention as nutritional super-stars. Packed with good nutrients, vitamins and fibre, leafy greens are great for bulking up meals. One leafy green in particular has been getting some attention, and it's no surprise. Kale, now know as the 'queen of greens', [...]
Did you know that cinnamon is one of the world's oldest known spices? It is one of the best spices available in terms of its nutrition and health. It contains unique healthy and healing properties due to the active components in the essential oils found in its bark. Not to [...]
America is one caffeinated nation. 54% of Americans over 18 years drink coffee every day. Each coffee-drinking American consumes an average of 3 cups a day. That’s 624 million cups of coffee each day in the United States alone. More surprising, a whopping 83% of the coffee-drinkers say they can’t [...]
Carrots are usually believed as the ultimate health food item. In childhood we were always forced to eat carrots by our parents and we will most likely tell our youngsters the similar thing in the future, and once asked why, we explain by saying, “Because carrots are good for your health!” [...]
Although a novel could be written on the benefits of consuming greens on a consistent basis, specifically dark leafy greens, here are some of the top reasons condensed down for you! First let’s get a little scientific: The green color within lettuces and green vegetables is chlorophyll; the result of [...]
Eating healthily can be a tricky endeavor these days. It seems healthy food is expensive and hard to find, where as unhealthy junk food is in endless supply. So how can you ensure you’re getting the right nutrients without spending too much of your time and money? One word: Superfoods. [...]
