Health

If you’ve been to any health food stores lately you’ve probably seen kombucha tea on the shelf. You’ve heard about this healthful drink, but what exactly does it do and what’s it taste like? We’ll teach you everything you need to know about kombucha tea including what it is, its benefits and risks as well as how to make it yourself…

I used to take a horse-sized multivitamin pill every morning. If I took it on an empty stomach, I’d feel nauseous for a couple of hours. Taking my vitamins was miserable, and I’d find myself skipping days just so I didn’t have to deal with it. One day I was buying my vitamins and decided to give gummy vitamins a try. Honestly, it was the best decision ever. No more nausea in the mornings plus the gummies smell way better than regular pills, and they taste great…

Wonder if I you can substitute one oil for another in a recipe? Not only can we cook with oils but we can also use them for cosmetic purposes. Find out the number of things you can use oils for and the difference between them all. We’ll even get into the nitty-gritty of types of oils in more detail, including our top picks for each as well as some of the basic terminologies…

Love snacking but are tired of munching on the same old, go-to foods? Enjoy eating healthy but feel like you’re spending a fortune on expensive products? Snack boxes are a fun way to sample a wide-range of surprises each month that are delivered straight to your door. You have many options when it comes to healthy snack box delivery, but Love With Food is not only a healthy snack box option that is a nice alternative to store-bought snacks, they also support a hungry child in need with every healthy snack box delivered to you. Learn more about this healthy snack box subscription including features, pricing and more…

My mom gave me one of her cast iron pans and I’ll admit, I’ve never used it. However, after researching and learning more about cast iron cookware benefits I’m a changed woman. The number of benefits of cast iron pans outweighs (literally) the cons and I think you’ll see that too…

Ally Murphy is not only an accomplished professional cyclist (competing at some of the biggest and most elite U.S. and world events) she’s also found time to start her own energy bar company. This native Californian, turned North Carolinian, makes and sells three flavors of delicious and nutritious bars made with local sweet potatoes. Read on to learn more about her and behind the business including sustainable and eco-friendly practices…

On average, Americans tend to consume about two thirds less fruits and vegetables every day than is recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of course, the caloric intake and the amount of each food group tends to vary person to person, based on weight, height, sex, and most of all, activity level. But, there is no denying that fruits and vegetables should be the main source of nutrition on our plates. But which is better in the battle of juicing vs blending?

Have a kitchen and the basic tools to cook? Love to cook but don’t have the time or desire to come up with recipes each week? Then you’ve got what it takes to be a chef for Hello Fresh. They provide simple, easy to prepare meals delivered to your doorstep each week saving you the hassle of looking for recipe ideas and spending time grocery shopping. How does Hello Fresh work exactly? And how does it compare to other meal delivery services? Read on to learn the pros, cons, pricing info and details on how you can say hello to easy, delicious food in no time…

We’re all about eating (and growing) our veggies at Earth’s Friends. That’s why when we discovered the Veggetti, we were beyond thrilled to see a gadget that gives a whole new “twist” (pun intended) to how you normally enjoy your vegetables. Pronounced “Veh-geh-tee” (get it, like Veggie but rhymes with spaghetti) the Veggetti is a great entry-level spiralizer that will give you a fresh cut, pasta alternative without the trouble or expense…

Are you a fan of pasta but not a fan of the high carb count? Sounds like you’re in need of a Paderno spiral vegetable slicer, our pick for best vegetable spiralizer. Vegetable slicers can make veggie noodles without the long process. They can also cut your carbs down so you can splurge on dessert every now and then! 😉 Find out what you can use this Paderno vegetable spiral slicer for in your kitchen by reading our Paderno Review…