A well made smoothie is like a party for your taste buds. The flavors should dance around in your mouth and make you feel happy and satiated. But a well crafted smoothie isn't good for just your taste buds. Here [...]
Its August in the Outer Banks and although summer is almost technically over, there is still plenty of hot weather and local fun left to be had. In this blog post we will go over some upcoming events happening in [...]
Not only is flaxseed loaded with plant omega-3s, it also has more lignans (compounds that may prevent endometrial and ovarian cancer) than any other food. The soluble fiber in flaxseed has also been shown to lower cholesterol, helping to prevent [...]
Hemp Seeds are a gift of nature. They are the most nutritious seed in the world. Hemp Seeds are a complete protein. They have the most concentrated balance of proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes combined with a relative absence [...]
Grown in the Andes, maca is a root vegetable that is picked, dried, and processed into a powder. According to folk belief, it is a plant known for its legendary ability to deliver energy, endurance, mental clarity and even [...]
Not only does it taste good but the health benefits of this exotic berry are totally off the charts. Acai berries are becoming one of the most popular super foods because they are delicious, and highly nutritious. After all, they [...]
According to Elson Hass in his book “Staying Healthy With Nutrition,” cacao provides antidepressant benefits. He explains that cacao contains the substance phenethylamine, which is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that acts as a mood elevator and natural antidepressant. [...]
Coconut oil is an amazing source of healthy fatty acids. Most of the fatty acids that you can find in coconut oil are medium-chain, which means that they are metabolized differently from long-chain fatty acids found in lots of other [...]
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