Our diet is a huge part of our lifestyle. It is what sustains us and keeps us healthy. However, there are things about our diet that are actually pretty harmful. For this reason, many people have changed their diets pretty drastically to help remain healthy and protect the environment at...
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Healthy Eating is Easier Than You Think
There is an overwhelming amount of information about healthy eating and dieting. Books, websites, television, and magazines all have their say. It's no surprise many people are confused about how to develop and maintain healthy eating habits. However, making positive changes towards a healthy diet is easier than it seems....
Grass Fed Protein: The Healthy Protein Choice
In recent years, there have been some major changes in the way that livestock is raised and produced - and very few, if any, of them have been for the better. One of the most drastic changes in the raising of cattle has been switching from feeding cows grass - their natural diet - to feeding...
Natural foods vs. Processed Foods: What's the Difference?
Natural foods, what are they? There is confusion on the subject, and the FDA equivocates, saying, "From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth." A natural food "has...
Chicory Root Fiber is a Familiar Food Ingredient
Chicory grows in various parts of the United States and also in the Mediterranean region of Europe. In Europe, it is used to make a coffee substitute. During World War II, when normal shipping was disrupted, chicory root was used as a coffee substitute in the United States as well. ...