Cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, even cauliflower mac and cheese… it’s pretty clear that there is a cauliflower craze going on around the country. As more and more people choose to live a lower carb lifestyle, more hearts are being converted to this inconspicuous, cruciferous flower (yes, it really is a flower!) Perhaps the most nutritious aspect of cauliflower is … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Craze – Lower Blood Sugar With This Incredible Ingredient
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Kombucha – The Health Benefits Behind This Unusual Name
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
Research Finds Coffee Fights High Blood Sugar
Are you a coffee lover? If not, you may want to give that cup o’ Joe a second look, especially if you’re a type II diabetic. New research has revealed one way in which the caffeine in coffee helps to control high blood sugar. It starts with receptors, which are proteins that perch on the surface of our cells. These receptors react only to specific types of molecules. Think … [Read more...] about Research Finds Coffee Fights High Blood Sugar
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