My previous post pointed out some of the benefits of organic produce. Now we’ll look at how to obtain it. Primarily, the pesticides our grocery store fruits and vegetables are doused with come from crop dusting. It’s most of the large corporate farms that utilize so many pesticides. And the conventional foods you see in […]
Should You Really Bother With Organic Food?
For starters, organics are more expensive to some degree, and they often don’t look as good as conventional fruits and/or vegetables. Also, they’re sometimes difficult to find. So is it really what it’s cracked up to be? Is it worth the trouble finding it, and the extra cost? In a word, YES. Just to be […]
Who’d Have Thought—the Coconut!?
Did you know that the coconut is the largest seed in the world? It’s a known fact that sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are uncommonly good for us, and this other big seed, the coconut, is also good for us—in a major way! And that includes all parts of the coconut—the flesh, the oil and […]
The One White Food That’s Brimming with Benefits
In general, you should avoid any white food, because of the high carbohydrate levels—leading to blood sugar overload. That’s white food, as in potatoes, corn, bread, pasta, and all that’s made with wheat. But, as mentioned in a previous post, ONE white food, white chia seed, is actually majorly GOOD for you. And yes, that’s […]
How Your Lungs Affect Your Overall Health
If you’re interested in anti-aging, this is important. Even if you’re not, it’s STILL important! As we pack on the years, our lungs can become increasingly inefficient. Our lung capacity diminishes rather dramatically. And how does this affect our overall health? It’s because, for starters, diminished lung capacity is directly linked to diminished heart health. […]