People on gluten and dairy-free diets often hear the same question: “What can you eat?!” The answer is: quite a lot! In fact, most foods are acceptable on this diet. Yes, you have to avoid the grocery store snack aisle of pretzels, cookies, and granola bars (although gluten-free versions are becoming increasingly available) and think...

Cashews are a delicious, rich-tasting snack that many people love to enjoy regularly. There has been some debate, however, as to whether or not they have a place in a healthy diet. The science is in, and it turns out that yes, they do. Cashews are not just delicious, but they also offer a plethora...

We all love bread, but choosing a healthy brand can be tricky. Multigrain bread doesn’t guarantee that the bakers used whole grain. Whole wheat bread can become problematic for those who suffer from inflammation and gluten sensitivity. Even gluten-free options are dizzying, and manufacturers often slip nasty ingredients into the dough. Therefore, there is no...

Eating more vegetables may be one of the simplest choices you can make to improve your health. Just about any vegetable is good for you, but some are better than others. Some fruits, lower in fructose, are also healthy as they contain high amounts of antioxidants. In one study1 from the Journal of the American Medical...

Written By: Jennafer Ashley Crunch into these cheesy sweet potato crisps with zesty herbs for a fiber-rich snack. Craving potato chips? These sweet potato crisps are coated in cheesy dairy-free nutritional yeast and dried herbs for flavorful munchies with no frying necessary. Start by slicing sweet potatoes into thin slices of about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch. Tip: Choose large sweet...

Although rice is the most widely eaten food in the world, it also contributes the most arsenic to the human diet. Cooking and rinsing rice does help to eliminate some of its natural arsenic, but according to a recent study, preparing rice in a coffee maker is an even more effective way of getting the toxin...

Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove...

Chia seeds, originating from the Salvia hispanica plant, have been used and renowned for centuries for their remarkable health benefits.1 From their rich nutritional content to their versatility in the kitchen, they’ve earned the title of a “superfood.” Here are ten excellent reasons why incorporating chia seeds into your diet can significantly enhance your overall...

Bananas are a healthy source of nutrients- and usually, there are relatively inexpensive. Buying bananas is the way to go. And let’s be honest, grocery shopping does make most of us quite giddy with the experience. But, we do need to make sure that we are buying the best product possible- as people regularly manipulate...

If you ask small children and, unfortunately, a few adults, they’ll probably tell you that there is no right way to eat a vegetable. But as we get older, we learn just how important vegetables are to our diet and health so we try and get as much of them as we can. However, are...

What would need to happen for you to vow never to eat a certain food, even if it was your favorite? For 38-year-old mother-of-six Lorraine Wall, it would take biting into a spider egg-infested banana, swallowing the mouthful, and then looking in horror at the remaining spider eggs lurking inside the banana – which is...

These creamy Paleo blueberry muffins are packed with avocado, blueberries and dark chocolate – an antioxidant dream! If you want the perfect muffin, look no further – these Chocolate Avocado Blueberry Muffins are going to be your new favorite treat! Made with fresh, wholesome ingredients, these muffins are bursting with tart blueberries and loaded with rich, double chocolate....