How many times have you heard that you need to drink milk for strong bones? While your body does need calcium, there are better—and healthier—sources of calcium that come without the harmful effects of dairy. The marketing promoting milk and its “superior” calcium content is severely misleading. The truth is, you can get enough calcium … [Read more…]
The Milky Way is home to 100,000 thousand million stars. There are so many, it’s difficult for the human brain to comprehend and visualize. But if we’re talking numbers, our own bodies can beat the galaxy. Our guts contain trillions of bacteria, all of which play a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. … [Read more…]
It seems that every week in the world of vegan food news is more exciting than the last, and this week is no exception. Daring Foods—a favorite of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker—just launched vegan chicken bowls at Target. Also new at Target is Wicked Food’s selection of frozen entrées. And Milo Ventimiglia’s favorite vegan … [Read more…]
If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, you’re not alone. Research suggests that more than 60 million Americans suffer from the condition at least once a month, while more than 15 million have to deal with it every single day. Heartburn, which is known as acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux, is uncomfortable and unpleasant. But for some, … [Read more…]
If a food is universally enjoyed, there’s bound to be some heated discussion surrounding it. Pizza, for example, is a highly contested item, as are bagels. Most agree pizza and bagels are delicious, but when it comes to the thickness of their pizza crust or the toasting of their bagels, things get contentious. Along with … [Read more…]
Unless you’re superhuman, your energy levels are going to go up or down throughout the day. However, it’s frustrating when fatigue hits and you still have items to check off on your to-do list. There are a lot of reasons why we get tired, from the obvious lack of sleep courtesy of late-night binge-watches to … [Read more…]
While vegan burgers were all the craze in recent years, a new meatier plant-based option has entered the chat: vegan steak, a segment that market research firm Polaris Market Research predicts will cross the $1 billion mark by 2032. One of the key drivers behind this growth is the increasing consumer demand for high-protein, plant-based … [Read more…]