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Coffee is a popular drink that most people consume for the caffeine it provides. A single cup of coffee can provide up to 95 mg of caffeine! It is known for that little extra boost it gives us in the morning when we are having trouble getting out of bed. Although...

Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It alerts your body to a wound or injury. Inflammation can be caused by a number of things, food being one of the biggest factors. Many foods cause inflammation to start as well as being a catalyst. Here are some...

Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It alerts your body to a wound or injury. Inflammation can be caused by a number of things, food being one of the biggest factors. Many foods cause inflammation to start as well as being a catalyst. Here are some...

Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It alerts your body to a wound or injury. Inflammation can be caused by a number of things, food being one of the biggest factors. Many foods cause inflammation to start as well as being a catalyst. Here are some...

Timing is everything in the kitchen - as well as keeping things clean along the way. Here are a few time savers and cleaning hacks while in the kitchen. Over Stuffing Your Refrigerator: When you put more food than you can see into your fridge, you cause the...

Farmer’s Markets- Farmer’s Markets will have fresher products and most of the time at lower prices than at the grocery store. Use cash- This will help keep you to your budget by knowing you only have what is in your had to pay for your groceries. Stay to the...

Shop in season- Most in season produce will be cheaper than when they are out of season. You can stock up on veggies and freeze them for when they are out of stock. Buy in bulk or frozen- Frozen veggies can last for awhile while keeping their nutritional value. Grains...

The vitamin C and antioxidants in kiwi can help treat asthma by benefiting the lung functions. The fiber and proteolytic enzyme called actinidin are great for digestion. The actinidin is great for helping break down protein. In fact studies show that kiwi extract...

According to a recent study, the average American throws away 40% of their food, a total of 165 Billion Dollars down the drain in wasted food. That comes down to about 20 pounds of food wasted each month! Leftovers: While this may seem simple, taking home leftovers...

Sprouts are low in calories but are rich in nutrients. The vitamins and minerals can vary depending on the kind of sprout. In most cases the sprouting process increases protein, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamins C and K. Amino acids can be increased...

Sprouts are seeds that have germinated and become very young plants. The process begins with soaking seeds for several hours. They have to have the right combination of temperature and moisture to grow for 2 to 7 days. They are usually anywhere from ⅛ to 2 inches...

Calcium is a Mineral that we all need. The recommended daily intake is 1,000 mg and if you are over the age of 50, that number jumps to 1,200. While you have heard that the best way to receive calcium is through milk, there are other less sugary options to incorporate...