“Nut” Is Really Short For NUT-rients!
For Your Health, It’s About What “Nut” To Do… “Crazy” and “nutty” as words for something frantic or over-the-top might be falling out of favor because they may contribute to the trivialization of mental health concerns…and their negative connotations certainly do edible nuts a disservice! Nuts are incredibly rich in some of the most essential nutrients and have been valued as excellent foods […]
Skin and Nutrition: 5 Foods To Add For Healthy Skin
Beauty is within… The phrase “beauty is within” may seem spiritual or philosophical but it is evidently true in science and our physical well being. There has been an explosion of fortifying food, beverages, and even beauty products with vitamins and minerals (natural additives) intended to enhance a product’s effectiveness. Assuming they are present in the stated concentrations, […]
Infused Water Recipes
By Holly Byerly Gearing up for an active and eventful season — working out more or traveling the globe —it is vital that we keep hydrated with water. The recommended eight glasses a day (closer to nine 8 oz. glasses for women, thirteen glasses for men and even more for children) can sometimes leave us wanting something […]
Eating Right for Your Skin, Health, and Mind
“Inflammatory dietary pattern linked to depression among women,” says a study out of the Harvard School of Public Health. While more research needs to be done, it is clear that, while inflammation is important to our immune systems, excessive inflammation is linked to a truckload of health concerns (“heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions”) and skin concerns (acne, […]
It’s “Oil” The Same, As Long As It’s Coconut…Right?
Like all food options, there are differences between coconut oils. Read on to learn what’s what, and what to splurge on. What are the different coconut oils? The most common for cooking and industrial use is RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized). Then there is virgin coconut oil, extracted by heat, enzymes, centrifuge, or manually. You can […]
Al-mond, Dieu! Mandelic Acid Makes For Super SKIN, Too!
The Almond As Superfood Studies show that eating almonds decreases your risk of heart disease, helps you feel full faster, and helps with weight loss and diabetes prevention. Other studies suggest benefits for arthritis, cancer and Alzheimer’s. Packed with antioxidants, eating them is great for your skin, too. What About On Skin? Don’t go rubbing […]