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,…
Himalayan salt is a natural salt that is harvested in the Punjab region of Pakistan. This region is about 190 miles from the Himalayan mountain range. It is full of ancient salt fields. In fact, these salt fields are estimated to be over four billion years old. Himalayan salt is thought to be remnants of…
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…
When it comes to vegan desserts, there’s always one department that seems to be lacking: ice cream. It’s hard to mimic the creaminess that comes with dairy desserts. However, for those looking to substitute their typical ice cream for something free from animal products, this cocoa-banana ‘nice’ cream is a great alternative. While the finished…
Made popular in the 1960s by the cartoon character, Popeye, spinach is now a well known vegetable. This hearty veggie is commonly used in dishes like salads and quiches. In addition to its tastiness, spinach has several health benefits to offer as well. In fact, spinach is actually a superfood due to its impressive nutritional…
Chia seeds are little black seeds that come from a plant native to South America called Salvia Hispanica. Historically, chia seeds were prized by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations for the sustainable energy they provided the citizens and warriors. “Chia” is actually an ancient Mayan word for “strength”. Their rise to fame has only been…
