Good diet foods are real foods. The following are foods that are low in sugar and calories, but also contain a healthy balance of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The food you eat should give you slow-release energy and make you feel full. The food you eat should not only be filling, but also nutritious enough to keep your metabolism going for several hours. The following are … [Read more...]

    Our modern lifestyle has both good and bad sides. One of the bad sides is that it has caused disorder in our eating and sleeping patterns, as well as a decrease in physical activity. We are often stationary for extended periods of time now - whether we are commuting, sitting at a desk, or relaxing on a couch. If we don't have time to exercise, we're more likely to gain … [Read more...]

    Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca, is well-known for its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat wounds, which is why it’s one of the top antibacterial essential oils . Tea tree is a volatile essential oil derived mainly from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia . It’s been widely used throughout Australia for at least the past 100 years, and … [Read more...]

    Healthy, hydrated skin is everyone’s top priority, so why is the commercial beauty industry working so hard to make it practically unobtainable? Sure, those prettily-packed lotions on drugstore shelves might look like they contain the nourishment your skin craves, but in truth, most are filled with fragrances and preservation agents that only aid in drying it out. A … [Read more...]

    Avocados are one of the world’s healthiest foods – they’re also rather tasty, inexpensive and versatile. You can toss avocado into a nutritious smoothie, top a salad with it or add some to a taco. And, if you get tired of eating them, you can use avocado in your beauty routine too. Actually, considering the many, varied benefits, you’ll probably want to continue doing … [Read more...]

Losing weight is understandably a frequent ambition. Just look at the stats. In 2016, the World Health Organization discovered that nearly four out of every ten adults, both male and female, across the world, were in a state of being overweight. In the US, the situation was more severe, with 42% of adults clinically having obesity and 72% of adults being overweight. However, most diet plans and … [Read more...]

    For a baker, there is nothing quite as gratifying as crafting a pie wholly from beginning to end. Pies are generally created for holidays or other noteworthy circumstances, and there's a convincing explanation behind that: making them takes a lot of effort. This shouldn’t scare you! It should intrigue you. If you have never attempted creating a pie crust from the beginning, … [Read more...]

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax that is extracted from the nut of an indigenous American shrub. The scientific name for this plant is Simmondsia chinensis, but the plant has nothing to do with China. The shrubby tree mainly grows in the dry areas of the southwestern United States. The Jojoba nut has been used by the Native American tribes for centuries, its common name coming from ‘Hohowi’, the … [Read more...]

It’s time to look at your lawn in a new way. Instead of thinking of dandelions as just weeds, realize that they can be turned into a tea that is full of nutrients and has many health benefits. The dandelion is a plant that is native to Europe. It was brought over to the Atlantic by European immigrants four centuries ago and has since taken over millions of backyards. This plant that causes … [Read more...]

    Foraging for edible herbs, as our ancestors did, is not just an interesting activity. It provides you with free food, nutritious and untainted by artificial methods of cultivation. Although it is nearly impossible to find any place on earth completely free of pollutants, wild plants are still better off than commercially cultivated crops. Moreover, you get a wide variety of … [Read more...]

    You might think dandelions are just an annoyance, but it’s time to change that belief. Don’t let them go to waste, as they offer a free source of an incredible range of benefits that can be used to benefit the body inside and out. Dandelions may better be known as a weed to be stomped or sprayed out, but they’ve actually been used medicinally for centuries. The first … [Read more...]

  Since antiquity neem has been renowned for healing. The earliest Sanskrit medical writings refer to the benefits of its fruits, seeds, oil, leaves, roots, and bark. 1 Each of these has long been used in the Indian Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine. Thus, over thousands of years, millions of Asians have used neem medicinally. In addition, in places where the tree has been introduced … [Read more...]

Almonds are seeds loaded with Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Fibers and are associated with a lot of health benefits. They are considered one of the healthiest foods. Oil derived from Almonds is known as Almond Oil which is very beneficial for your skin, hair, and overall health. Two Variety Of Almonds Are Available 1. Sweet Almonds Sweet Almonds are the variety that is mostly eaten and used … [Read more...]

The itchy and painful rash that follows poison ivy exposure is the result of an allergic reaction to urushiol oil. It is a common allergen found in many plants belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Very few people are immune to urushiol. Repeated exposure is known to induce sensitivity in people who have been previously immune. Poison ivy is so common that exposure can happen at any time. Mere … [Read more...]

You've probably heard about the supposed health benefits of coconut oil by now. This oil from the tropics is becoming more and more well known, as people in the health and beauty industries are becoming interested in it. Its popularity is only increasing. People all over the world are increasingly choosing to cook with oil from fragrant nuts, instead of unhealthy options like vegetable oil or … [Read more...]

Having enough protein on a vegan diet may be difficult as most vegan sources of protein are not as easily digested as animal sources. Plants are not typically rich in protein, even though they may contain some protein. Therefore, if you are vegan and want to consume the right amount of protein to meet your fitness goals, you need to know where to look for it. If you're looking to increase your … [Read more...]

    First you catch a glimpse of a mere wisp of movement out of the corner of your eye. You swipe at it, but hit only air as the tiny predator deftly evades your hand and disappears. Then comes the high-pitch buzzing in your ear. Over and over you attempt to swat it away. Sadly, your efforts are all in vain. Before you know it, you’re covered in pink, swollen, itchy bites. Of … [Read more...]

The choices you make when grocery shopping have a significant impact on both your health and the health of the planet. This statement is no exaggeration. It’s true. This is not referring to the choices between healthy food and unhealthy food, although those decisions are very important as well. In this piece, we'll discuss how to decide between organic and non-organic foods. When faced with this … [Read more...]

    Many of us want to lose weight and wear clothes from a few years ago. I don't know about you, but I always end up making a New Year's resolution to eat healthier, and every year I lose motivation for it. This is not a question of willpower or discipline. The biggest reason we are not able to stick to our resolutions is because we try to change too many things at once. The … [Read more...]

We must take in high-protein foods to stay healthy. Protein is a crucial part of any well-rounded diet, as it helps to repair damaged tissues and build new ones, in addition to supporting the normal functioning of the body's systems. What happens when high protein foods contain too much fat and calories? This would mean that we have to choose. There are a variety of high-protein and low-fat foods … [Read more...]