Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium
We all know that calcium is essential for our growth and our bones in particular. We are taught from a very young age that we must make sure we get enough calcium each day or we will have many health … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Nutrition
Six Reasons to Eat More Eggs
Eggs have gotten a bad rap in the nutrition world. Probably because they contain a lot of cholesterol. Studies have shown, however, that eggs are really good for you and are one of the “superfoods” you should include in your … Continue reading →
Lifestyle Changes for Improved Heart Health
According to the CDC, in 2010 heart disease was the #1 cause of death for Americans. While the numbers may have shifted slightly, the fact is, heart disease is still one of the top causes of death around the world. … Continue reading →
It’s Never Too Late to Live a Naturally Healthy Lifestyle
Carrying on with an actually sound way of life means not just is your body fit as a fiddle and you are free from malady yet you likewise have a positive attitude, glad connections and a general sentiment prosperity. Changing … Continue reading →
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness
The bad news is that most pregnant women will suffer from some degree of morning sickness. The good news, is that usually by the beginning of the fourth month of pregnancy, the morning sickness ends all by itself. But three … Continue reading →
How is Gout Treated and Can I Prevent It?
Gout is a form of arthritis that is often characterized by the excruciating pain it causes to its sufferers. Gout occurs when the uric acid level in one’s body crosses the saturation level and uric acid crystals start to form. … Continue reading →
Three Myths about Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a common problem. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), obesity in children has doubled in the past 30 years, and quadrupled in adolescents! Approximately 15 to 20 percent of our children are overweight or obese. … Continue reading →
What does a Gluten Free Diet Entail?
Gluten is found in items that contain wheat, barley, and rye. It can also be found in oats that have been cross-contaminated. Knowing this can be somewhat helpful when figuring out which food items may or may not be appropriate … Continue reading →
Pharmacy in Vegetables
Today the science behind the health benefits of vegetables is growing rapidly! Researchers have discovered that in addition to nutrients, vitamins and minerals, vegetables contain a various group of natural biologically active plant substances, so-called phytonutrients or phytochemicals, which plants … Continue reading →
Building a Healthy Immune System
The body’s natural immune system does a superb job of helping fight disease-causing germs. However, as good as the immune system is it can fail at times, allowing germs to invade and cause illness. While the effectiveness of boosting your … Continue reading →
Are You Ready for a Sugar Detox?
There’s been a lot of talk, about how bad sugar is for your health & that you should to go through a sugar detox. But are you ready for it? If you’re consuming quite a bit of sugar each day … Continue reading →
Growing your Own Greens & Micro Greens for Smoothies
Green smoothies are amazing and I’m sure you can tell by now that I’m a big fan. The only problem is that you need a steady supply of fresh greens to make them. That means frequent trips to the grocery … Continue reading →
How To Cut The Sugar Habit in Less Than A Week
You know all that added sugar you’re consuming isn’t good for you. How would you like to stop eating it and change your diet in less than a week? Best of all, how would you like to stop craving candy … Continue reading →
What Is the Paleo Diet?
The paleo diet, also popularly known as the ‘caveman’ diet is a dietary plan roughly based on what our ancestors consumed during the paleolithic era. The current day diet is not an exact replication of their diet. Just a concept … Continue reading →
Three Easy Ways to cut Back on Sugar Consumption
The average American consumes about 160 pounds of refined sugar every year. Think about that for a minute. That’s a lot of sugar! Just two hundred years ago we only used about 20 pounds of sugar per person per year. … Continue reading →
The Benefits of Drinking Green Smoothies
Green smoothies are delicious and something you should try simply because they taste good and help you get more veggies in your diet. But the good news doesn’t stop there. Getting in the habit of blending and drinking one of … Continue reading →
The Paleo Diet or Low Carb Diet? Which is better?
This is an excellent question and a very popular one too. It is often asked by people who are trying to lose weight and are trying to make sense of all the weight loss information floating around. This question is … Continue reading →
The Real Truth about the Paleo Diet
The paleo diet has its fair share of fans and detractors. The diet itself has gained massive popularity over the years and thousands of people swear by it. They often claim to feel much better and healthier as a result … Continue reading →
Is it Difficult to Adopt a Paleo Diet Lifestyle?
This is a difficult question to answer because it’s all relative. What may seem easy to one person may be difficult to answer. That being said, the paleo diet is slightly more difficult to follow than other diets. Don’t let … Continue reading →
Will the Paleo Diet Help With Diabetes?
The paleo diet is one of the best ways of combating diabetes and keeping it under control. There is absolutely no doubt about this. Thousands of people who were suffering from diabetes reported benefits after adopting the paleo diet. The … Continue reading →
What Are Green Smoothies?
Leafy greens are some of the best vegetables you can eat. They are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, phyto-nutrients and all sorts of other good stuff. Getting more of those vegetables in your diet should always be a big nutritional … Continue reading →
4 Great Reasons To Cut The Sugar From Your Diet
There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the evils of sugar consumption. Sugar is hidden in all sorts of foods including bread and salad dressing. Add to that our love for things like cookies and ice cream … Continue reading →
What are the Best Foods for a Paleo Diet?
The paleo diet is based on a rough dietary plan modeled after what our ancestors may have consumed during the paleolithic era. The diet itself is extremely healthy and wholesome if adhered to. Thousands of people all over the world … Continue reading →
Grain Free Snickerdoodle Muffins
Losing weight does not need to mean that you must eat only raw veggies and tasteless meals. Our Ageless Woman Cooking Show is dedicated to bringing you recipes that balance healthy eating with satisfying taste so you can maximize your … Continue reading →
Not Just Lettuce: Other Salad Fixings you can Grow Indoors
Growing your lettuce in shallow bowls or similar planting containers is a lot of fun and a great way to get more healthy greens into your diet. While most of us are perfectly happy with a side of salad greens … Continue reading →
Salad Bowls Explained
Let’s talk about salad bowls. No, I’m not talking about the glass or wooden bowl sitting in your kitchen cabinet that you serve lettuce in. I’m talking about bowls or pots that you can grow your own lettuce in. You … Continue reading →
How To Get A Neverending Supply Of Greens from Your Salad Bowls
We’ve talked a lot about growing lettuce in shallow bowls on your kitchen counter or on the patio out back. Now let’s focus on what you can do to create a never ending supply of greens from your indoor or … Continue reading →
Containers and Supplies for your First Salad Bowl
Ready to start planting your first salad bowl? You’ll be surprised how easy this will be to put together. There are only a handful of things you need to get started. A Container or Bowl Soil Seeds or Seedlings Water … Continue reading →
Is it More Expensive to go on a Paleo Diet?
The paleo diet is often to be more costly than just being on a normal diet. In fact, this is one of the reasons many people do not get on it. However, the paleo diet does not necessarily have to … Continue reading →
Salad Bowls Make Great Gifts
If you’re looking for a cute and personal gift idea, look no further than the beautiful salad bowls that have been gracing your own kitchen counter for the past weeks and months. They are perfect for the person that has … Continue reading →
Expanding from your Salad Bowl
Once you have a few harvests from your salad bowl under your belt, you are ready to expand and look into other things you can grow in containers. We already talked about adding things like herbs to your window sill. … Continue reading →
Six Ways to Avoid Gluten Cross Contamination in your Kitchen
It’s not uncommon for one person in the family to require a gluten-free diet, whereas the rest of the family can eat a regular diet. You then need to have a shared family kitchen, meaning both gluten and gluten-free food … Continue reading →
Controlling Cravings While On the Paleo Diet
The paleo diet is considered one of the healthiest diets on the planets. It is extremely popular among fitness fanatics who swear by its effectiveness. Unlike most other fad diets on the market, the paleo diet does not overly concern … Continue reading →
Four Tips for Frugal Gluten Free Shopping
If you or someone in your household cannot consume gluten, you quickly come to realize that gluten free products often come with a larger price tag. All you have to do is compare a bag of regular white flour to … Continue reading →
Five Tips to Boost Your Inner Beauty
Whether you’re born beautiful or not, there are steps you can follow to achieve radiant health. The following five tips will help you achieve inner beauty, feel refreshed, and improve your mood. To maintain healthier and younger looking skin, drink … Continue reading →
Seven Benefits of Adopting the Paleo Diet
There are many benefits to adopting the paleo diet. This article will state seven but this list is by no means exhaustive. There are many more positive effects and gains to be achieved from switching to the paleo diet. The … Continue reading →
No Room for a Garden? Grow your Salad Indoors!
So you’re interested in giving this salad gardening a try. But maybe you don’t have a lot of space outside for a garden, or you’re just not that interested in digging up a big chunk of your lawn. The good … Continue reading →
The Health Benefits of Microgreens
One of the big benefits when it comes to growing your own greens is that you can pick and eat them right away. This preserves the most nutrients, no matter when you harvest your greens but is particularly beneficial when … Continue reading →
Three Reasons to Grow Your Own Salad
Salads make great summer meals and are a tasty addition to your lunchbox or dinner table any time of the year. They make the perfect light meal and you know you should be getting more leafy greens in your diet. … Continue reading →
Five Ways to Help Your Child Adopt a Gluten-Free Diet
Whether your child is diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance/sensitivity as an infant or as a teenager, it is important to begin teaching your child as soon as possible what it means to be gluten-free and why it is … Continue reading →
Three Tips for the Traveler Who is Unable to Consume Gluten
Food today comes with all types of substances and chemicals, making it hard to know what you’re really eating. For instance, additives, butterfat, caffeine, coloring, emulsifiers, lactose, gluten, and more. Gluten, the last on this partial list, is a sticky … Continue reading →
Five Common Misconceptions about the Paleo Diet
Even though the paleo diet has thousands of followers, seen a surge in popularity and has been around for a few years, there are many misconceptions about this diet. These misconceptions arise through false information, a bad image of paleo … Continue reading →
Health Benefits of Popular Fruits in Juicing
Who doesn’t love their orange juice for breakfast? There are so many store-bought varieties to choose from: regular, pulp-free, premium extra-pulp … (you do know, don’t you, that they take the pulp out of one and add it to the … Continue reading →