March Vegetable of the Month: The Artichoke
Artichokes are one of my favourite vegetables. When they’re in season, I enjoy few other vegetables as much. From a nutritional standpoint, they’re loaded with fiber, and have long been known for their therapeutic properties. Preparing fresh artichokes can be intimidating and while it’s a time consuming process, it’s well worth the effort. Read on to learn more about artichokes, how to prepare them and their health benefits.
Why Dairy May Not Be The Best Source of Calcium
For years, we’ve been bombarded with marketing messages and told that we need milk to build strong bones, but the truth is, we don’t actually have a biological need for animal milk, if not for our own mother’s milk as infants and dairy may not actually be the best source of calcium for everyone. Read on to find out why and learn how you can get plenty of calcium without dairy.
What’s erythritol and is it really healthy?
Erythritol, the natural sweetener that looks and acts like sugar without all the negative side effects. Is it too good to be true? What exactly is this white powder made from? Is it safe to consume? and how do I use it? These are all questions I had when I first heard about erythritol. After doing some research and learning more about this natural sweetener, I’ve come to my own conclusions. I share the things I’ve learned and my thoughts on using erythritol in today’s article.
All About Chocolate: The Health Benefits & Ugly Truths
"Nine out of ten people love chocolate, the tenth lies."- John Tullius. Chocolate has got to be the most universally loved food on the planet. While I don’t have scientific evidence to back up that statement, I do have plenty of other evidence to suggest the health promoting benefits of chocolate. Read on to learn about the health benefits of chocolate and discover some of the ugly truths as well.
The Benefits of Lemon Water
A quick Google search for lemon water will bring up 165,000,000+ results, many of which citing the benefits of lemon water, and others stating that there is no scientific evidence to prove any of those claims. In my opinion, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Let's have a look at three of the most widely used claims about lemon water.