A glass of milk for strong bones. Milk with cookies or morning cereal. Everyone loves milk, right? Not quite. Animal-derived milk does have its downside. The good news is that those who want or need to stay away from cow’s milk can do so with a number of non-dairy milk alternatives.
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19 Healthy Dishes To Satisfy Your Vegan Comfort Cravings
If you’re craving comfort foods more than normal these days, it may be stemming from an emotional place rather than physical hunger.
EWG’s 2020 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ – Clean Fifteen
Check out EWG’s 2020 Shopper Guide to Pesticides in Produce – Clean Fifteen
EWG’s 2020 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ – Dirty Dozen™
Check out EWG’s 2020 Shopper Guide to Pesticides in Produce – Dirty Dozen
10 LOW-GLYCEMIC INDEX DESSERTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY A SWEETER SLEEP TONIGHT
When it comes to bedtime snacks, there’s a reason why sugar doesn’t typically make the list. While foods with tryptophan, vitamin D, or magnesium can help you drift off to dreamland, foods high in sugar and saturated fat are actually associated with disrupted sleep patterns, and eating sugar late in the day can potentially affect melatonin production. But… the best part of dinner is dessert, so what’s a person with a sweet tooth to do in the evening?
How to get more protein in your diet — without meat
It’s time to change how you think about protein. When you think of protein, what comes to mind? Is it a juicy bacon cheeseburger or a 12-ounce steak? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us still equate protein with meat (and other animal products). But with reports of meat shortages and fewer trips to the grocery store due to the […]
Yes, Even Natural Products Can Cause Bad Skin Reactions
It seems like natural products would be safer for your skin than their chemical counterparts, but experts say that’s just not true. You may think that using all natural skincare products lowers the odds you’d have a bad reaction to them. After all, things that are free of harsh chemicals should be easier on your skin. But, […]
5 Genius Ways To Make A Meal Out Of A Sweet Potato
Right now we’re seeing everyone baking cookies and sweet treats, but in my opinion, now is not the time to be on the banana bread bandwagon. We should be looking for foods that support immunity, nourish our bodies, and don’t spike our blood sugar. If you’re craving a starchy food, look to the sweet potato. It’s […]
Health Benefits of Dark Green Vegetables
Dark leafy green vegetables are all the rage among health-conscious eaters. But the fact is that few of us meet the minimum USDA recommendations for the intake of these nutritional powerhouses.
12 Delicious Ways to Use Frozen Veggies for Meal Prep
As a new parent you need plenty of healthy food to keep you going, but you don’t have much time to spend making it. Enter frozen veggies.