Nature Made has been a go-to brand for vitamins and supplements for a while now. They have a strong reputation built over decades, making them one of the most trusted in the market. It all started back in 1971. The core mission was pretty straightforward: provide high-quality supplements that support people’s health and wellness. … Read more
Today my boss brought cucumbers to work from her garden for the staff at our office – and I took several! Both my wife and myself like them, and I just started thinking: What ARE the health benefits of eating cucumbers? Here are some things I gleaned… Cucumbers are more than just a refreshing addition … Read more
Are you looking to reduce your sugar intake without sacrificing flavor in your meals? With a growing awareness of the health implications associated with excessive sugar consumption, many people are seeking sugar-free alternatives for their daily meals, especially dinner. Whether you’re managing diabetes, following a keto lifestyle, or simply aiming for a healthier diet, preparing … Read more
The pros and cons of Stevia – are there actually any “cons?” There might be a few, we’ll take a look, but there are definitely a lot of pros! We’ve talked about stevia in previous posts, but recently I saw an article about it in Nutrition Insight that brought it back to mind. Sugar – … Read more
Is there “healthy” food that might actually not be healthy? It seems that could be the case. Six “Healthy” Foods That Might Not Be All That According to an article by Dr. Emma Beckett in the BBC Science Focus magazine, not everything that seems healthy at first glance is always healthy upon deeper examination! … Read more
Most people desire to live a long and healthy life, and it’s worth our consideration to think about foods that can increase our longevity. Not everyone is given the opportunity to live a long life. As a Christian, I believe the length of life is a secondary consideration; we have been given this life to … Read more
Most people who drink coffee probably couldn’t tell you the “10 health benefits of drinking coffee,” they just know they want it, that it keeps them sane, functioning, moving…and that without coffee, life “as we know it” virtually ceases to exist! There is such a thing as coffee addiction. Regular consumption of moderate amounts of … Read more
As part of our discussion of the “top 10 benefits of chia seeds,” we’ll add an 11th (and put it at the top): chia seeds are a complete plant-based protein. There, if that’s all you were interested in knowing, you don’t have to read the rest of the post! Chia seeds are in the mint … Read more
Many people would like to follow a simple plant-based diet, because they’ve heard or believe that plant-based eating is better for you. As with most health topics, there is a lot of disagreement. However, there are a number of studies that would back up the superior health benefits of a plant-based diet. Studies That Back … Read more
The health benefits of raw almonds are becoming more and more well-known. In the world of healthy foods, almonds stand out. Nuts in general are very healthy, and almonds hold their own very well in an impressive array of nuts that include hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, and others. For one thing, they taste … Read more