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  Known for its trademark aroma and many health benefits, cinnamon has enjoyed sustained popularity for centuries. Today, it remains one of the most commonly used spices worldwide . Cinnamon is prepared from...

We’ve been hearing a lot about GMOs recently. Whole Foods Market vowed to pull any products that don’t label GMO ingredients by 2018, and GMO label legislation has been proposed in over 20 states over the past few...

We all know that spices add the perfect flavor to our favorite meals without adding fat, salt or sugar, but did you know that they offer a long list of health benefits? Spices and herbs are botanically classified as...

You know fall is here when you start seeing all the pumpkin-flavored specialty foods cropping up at your supermarket or chain restaurants. It’s just after Labor Day and already pumpkin-flavored beers, fro-yo, donuts,...

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of fresh produce! Fall offers up a variety of delicious and nutritious in-season fruits and vegetables that are perfect on their own, but also work wonderfully into your favorite...

Probiotics. Some of us know them as supplements, something that’s found in yogurt or kombucha, or, as healthy bacteria living in our gut. All of these are technically correct. But before we get into the nitty gritty...

Nuts are nutrient packed, fiber and protein rich, healthy fat all stars and a great healthy, convenient snack. But, not all nuts are created equally. Avoid those that are salted, candied, roasted, or packaged in a tub....

There are few things that I love more than Almond Milk. I use it as the base of the vast majority of my smoothies, as a substitute for milk in coffee and tea and as the base of many of my homemade ice cream...

You know you need your daily dose of iron, especially if you're a woman, but why? And how can you get it without taking a supplement? Iron plays a key role in transporting oxygen to tissues. You can find it in both...

Summer is drawing to a close and bikini season is nearing its end. What better time to get started on achieving those strong, toned legs you’ve always craved for next summer? These easy yet effective leg exercises...

Bananas are one of America’s favorite fruits. In fact, on average, we eat more than 20 pounds of bananas per person, per year! That’s good news because bananas are nutrient-rich, diet-friendly and offer a variety of...

I don’t know about everyone else, but I am thoroughly obsessed with berries. They are chock full of nutrients, low in sugar, calories and carbohydrates and are perfect additions to any breakfast, lunch, dinner,...

Now you can get your greens and have a little fun while you do it! Thanks to Erick Castro of Polite Provisions here in San Diego, we've got a fun new way to incorporate our organic, non-GMO cold-pressured juices into...

What do fruit extracts, MSG, Castoreum (made from a secretion from a Beaver’s anal gland) and L-Cysteine (made from duck feathers or human hair) all have in common? They are all considered “natural...

Omega-3's do a body good! These polyunsaturated fats, which play a crucial role in how your body's cells function, have been shown to reduce harmful inflammation that could lead to heart disease, decrease triglyceride...

Recent studies have found that organic fruits, vegetables, and grains contained higher levels of antioxidant and lower levels of pesticides compared to the same conventionally-grown food. But even with increased...

Us girls are special, we have unique nutritional needs! Our bodies are designed to bear children, manage work and family life, and do it all with grace and style. The best way to support your body as a woman is with...

Want a refreshing beverage that packs a powerful nutritional punch?  Look no further than tea.  Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water, and it is the most researched. (1) In just the...