healthy eating

Though America still eats more meat than any virtually other country in the world, consumption at home has been on a downward slide for the past several years. Concerns about factory farming methods and its environmental impact; animal welfare; potential health risks as well as the Meatless Monday movement, all have helped fuel the slide. […]

We take the cucumber for granted, but do you know about the many benefits? 1. Helps Hydrate You When you meet your specific water needs you’ll enjoy the benefits of staying hydrated, like maintaining the right body temperature, helping your cardiovascular system, and assisting in the cleansing of toxins. You’ll have more energy and help […]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to feel fit and healthy so you can live a long life. Eating nutrient dense foods that fuel your daily life is very important and you’ve got to take care of yourself. Though sometimes diets can go too far. With constant bombardment of diet trends, magazines with extreme […]

It sounds so simple: eat only when you’re hungry and drink only when you’re thirsty, but it’s so much easier said than done. Our bodies have become so accustomed to bad eating and lifestyle habits that they can no longer accurately read their own cues. Growing up in South Africa, a game ranger on safari […]

WASHINGTON • A growing demand for organics, and the near-total reliance by U.S. farmers on genetically modified corn and soybeans, is driving a surge in imports from other nations where crops largely are free of bioengineering. Imports such as corn from Romania and soybeans from India are booming, according to an analysis of U.S. trade data […]

A fecal sample analysis of 98 Swedish infants over the first year of life found a connection between the development of a child’s gut microbiome and the way he or she is delivered. Babies born via C-section had gut bacteria that showed significantly less resemblance to their mothers compared to those that were delivered vaginally. […]