We all know that the right foods can change your body inside and out, but did you know that certain foods can raise and diminish your sex drive as well? If you find yourself with a lower libido than you’re used to, your diet may be to blame. Here are three foods that can help…
Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a very important nutrient that helps the body to perform many vital functions. Historically, Vitamin C was simply known as the component in preventing scurvy. This was most common for sailors out to sea, as the storage of fresh fruits and vegetables, where the majority of the…
Avocados are an incredibly delicious fruit native to Central and South America. Nowadays, avocado trees are grown throughout the world. Avocados can be used in a multitude of recipes so they are very popular to cook with, the most popular food being guacamole. However they also provide many nutritional benefits as well. #1: They are…
This delicious vegan, veggie rice is a great family meal and incredibly easy to prep. What’s particularly great about this recipe is you can add or substitute in virtually any vegetable you like. Included in the recipe are some great veggies to compliment each other and bring out the flavors in the rice, but feel…
Acai berries grow on acai palm trees and are native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America. The fruit itself resembles a grape. These berries have long been praised for their superfood status and ability to help with a variety of health conditions. It has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes and civilizations to…
While there is no true definition of what constitutes a superfood, most health professionals agree that it means any particularly nutrient dense food with high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals. Eating superfoods can lower your risk for various health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. In addition, those who consume high…
Sometimes cooking can be exhausting, especially for those with restricted diets such as vegans. While opting for processed, prepackaged food is usually the easiest option, it can really make your health suffer. That’s why these easy snack recipes were created. Even if you’re not vegan, consider trying out these easy and healthy, vegan snack recipes…
Hummus is a wonderful, versatile food great for many things. You can use it as a dip, as a sandwich spread or even use it to make homemade dressing. Follow this easy recipe to make a hummus that rivals and even surpasses any store-bought variety. Store-bought hummus is usually full of unnecessary ingredients and preservatives…
Cacao is derived from the Theobroma Cacao tree. It’s important to distinguish cacao from typical cocoa. Cocoa is heavily processed and roasted, which destroys the majority of the antioxidants and other components that make cacao a superfood. One study found that up to 90 percent of antioxidants are destroyed when cocoa powder is processed. In addition,…
This salad is a great, hearty meal suitable for your whole family. It takes very little time to prepare and doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. In fact, you probably already have most of the items you’ll need. Quinoa offers a number of health benefits. It is technically a seed, but when prepared has the texture…
