The name Kombucha means ‘tea of life.’ In this case, the moniker is well-earned, even if its reputation in the U.S. is not quite as infamous as of yet. This slightly effervescent, tart tea is renowned as a powerful detoxifier, binding to toxins and helping to expel them from the body. How you ask? Through the acids and enzymes developed naturally through the process of … [Read more...] about Kombucha – The Health Benefits Behind This Unusual Name
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Cook Meals At Home To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Feeling stressed or anxious after a long day? Research has found that coming home and preparing a meal can significantly lower that stress and anxiety! How you ask? Your mind becomes occupied with the task at hand – finding a recipe, collecting all of your ingredients from the fridge and pantry, compiling them one by one to create something delicious, then getting to sit … [Read more...] about Cook Meals At Home To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips
Are you in a seemingly constant state of exhaustion? With our hectic, non-stop lifestyles it can be difficult to keep energy levels up. Instead of turning to harmful energy drinks just to make it through the day, use food, exercise and sleep to increase your energy naturally! The body’s primary energy source is food; it is the fuel that keeps us going. Calories are the … [Read more...] about Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips
How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
Did you know your brain plays a large role in controlling your diet? It’s true! Everyone has a certain weight and level of body fat that the brain deems “comfortable” in order to keep the body safe and protected from the surrounding environment. Ideal from a self-preservation standpoint, but this brain regulation can make weight loss difficult. If you deviate too far from … [Read more...] about How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
The Mushroom – This Humble Fungus Is The Next Big Superfood
Are you a fungi fan? If not, it’s time to give mushrooms another chance. Not only are they a great addition to recipes from a flavor standpoint, they also go a long way in upping the nutrition factor. Mushrooms as medicine? It’s true, and has been for centuries! In traditional Chinese medicine, mushrooms have been used for relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic … [Read more...] about The Mushroom – This Humble Fungus Is The Next Big Superfood