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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a green vegetable to be considered a “super green”? There are a lot of healthy fruits and veggies out there but “super greens” go a bit above and beyond other veggies. Super greens are incredibly nutrient-dense with a low amount of calories per serving. They offer higher …
Life can sure throw the occasional curve ball, can’t it? When that happens, it’s important to take a moment and find ways to destress naturally in order to revitalize your body, mind, and spirit. Destressing techniques do not need to be complicated. But they should boost your energy and improve your focus. So, if you’re …
Nobody feels happy all the time. In fact, that isn’t even a healthy or realistic goal. But if you’ve been finding yourself feeling a bit down and in a funk more often than not, it might be time to take a new approach. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to boost happiness naturally. Generally …
Sugar cravings are a common complaint for many people. It can feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t shake that craving for something sweet. And if you’ve ever wondered why you crave sugar, it’s not a lack of will power that’s the problem. Food cravings are actually a survival mechanism meant to …
If you’re a chocolate lover, you probably already know that chocolate is considered a superfood. And you probably also know that most of the highly-processed chocolate you buy at the store — with all the added sugar, preservatives, and other questionable ingredients — has had much of that superfood status stripped away. But that doesn’t …
Are you waking up tired and irritable each day? Do you yawn often and have trouble staying focused? Maybe you find yourself craving more sugary snacks in the afternoon in an attempt to boost your energy. The fact is, if your sleep suffers, everything else in your life suffers, too. If you’re not getting enough …
When winter sets in, how does your body react? Those frigid days can bring out the worst in achy bones, joints, and even your energy level. Let’s face it, some days it’s just easier to hibernate indoors than venture out into the cold winter winds. But the truth is, if you want to survive winter, …
For many people, shorter days and lower temps means an onset of the winter blahs. And if that describes you, you’re not alone. When winter hits, millions of Americans each year experience seasonal affective disorder. But there’s a solution. Adding plenty of seasonal nutrient-dense foods to your plate can help fight the winter blues. Read …
Your body has been making collagen your whole life. But, unfortunately, the older you get, the less collagen you produce. And in addition to aging, one of the top reasons you might not be producing enough is a poor diet. Because production lessens as you age, if you’re not eating the right collagen-boosting foods, then …
When it comes to gut health, probiotics and prebiotics have been taking center stage lately. But while they both play a significant role in keeping the gut in tip top shape, they each serve a different purpose. And to maximize your digestive health you’ll need both. The symbiotic relationship between probiotics and prebiotics can affect your …