High-impact cardio exercises can take a serious toll on your body. If you suffer from weak joints such as your knees or ankles, exercises like running can actually weaken your body rather than strengthen it. Low-impact exercises are a great way to get your heart rate up and tone your body without the risk of…
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…
Taking a break from your typical cardio routine is not only a nice ‘change of pace’ so to speak, it actually helps your body as well. New workouts challenge your body in new ways. This in turn can help to increase your endurance and speed up your weight loss goals. So next time you are…
