8 Health Benefits of Apples
Did you know a medium apple counts as 1 cup of fruit–half of your recommended daily fruit intake? Apples are packed with vitamins C, A , and flavonoids. For various reasons, the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is absolutely true! Apples are considered a “power food” based on all the […]
8 Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Did you know sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin C? Sweet potatoes are packed with calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Not only do they taste like a sweet treat, they provide some surprising health benefits. Now, don’t get sweet potatoes confused with yams. While both are good for you, sweet potatoes […]
8 Health Benefits of Onions
Did you know onions are high in antioxidants? Onions are packed with nutrients. They are excellent sources of vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, antioxidants, and other important flavonoids and phytochemicals. Onions are low in calories, sodium, contain not fat or cholesterol. Here are 8 amazing health benefits of onions: 1. Heart Health: The sulfur in […]
Add Cucumbers! 8 Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Did you know cucumbers are made up of 95% water? Cucumbers, like watermelon, are made up of mostly water, which means they can help you stay hydrated. In addition, cucumbers contains vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in fiber which makes them useful in […]
8 Reasons WHY Pineapple is Good For You!
Pineapples are one of our favorite fruits. We were amazed by the numerous health benefits of eating pineapples. Not only are they loaded with antioxidants, but they also fiber, vitamins, and many lessor known nutrients beneficial to the body. Whether eating fresh pineapple as a snack, adding it to a rice dish, or chicken kabob, […]
5 Reasons We Love Almond Milk
As with many other health topics, milk is another one of those things you will find arguments for alternatives to milk and arguments against these alternatives. It’s simple. The choice is yours. We drink almond milk. Why? Because we were looking for an alternative that supported our healthier lifestyle. For us, milk has too much […]
Kale – A SUPER Green!
If you have not tried this “queen of greens,” then you have no idea what you are missing! We love kale. Did you know kale is one of the oldest forms of cabbage? It is absolutely delicious! It’s easy to incorporate in your daily diet. Try a kale salad, add kale leaves to your favorite […]