Archives for March 2012

How to Grow Your Own Medicinal Herb Garden

Most commercially prepared medicinal herbs are not difficult to find in urban areas, but increasing numbers of individuals prefer to grow their own. Here are some that are easy to grow and easy to use.

Good Mood Munchies

Have you been feeling abnormally stressed or down these days? At times it seems like our lives are overly hectic, resulting in moods that are undesirable or distant. Research shows that our moods are strongly affected by the chemical balance in our brains. Incorporate the following foods into your daily diet to ensure chemical balance […]

What is the Best Time to Snack?

Snacking can be part of a healthy eating plan that leads to weight loss, but snacks should be healthy and only consumed in the afternoon. Snacking between breakfast and lunch often decreases the amount of weight lost by women who are eating healthier to lose weight. A report published in an American dietetic journal from […]

Who Needs a Plant Based Diet ?

With mounting health concerns over dietary issues, many people have come to believe that changing to a plant-based diet — focusing solely or mostly on grains, fruits and vegetables — is a healthier choice than consuming a diet containing a high percentage of animal products. However, there are concerns when changing to a plant-based diet. […]

What is the Forks Over Knives Diet ?

Forks Over Knives is both a documentary and a book based on the concept that a whole-foods, plant-based diet is not only the healthiest way to eat, but also has the potential to prevent and reverse health problems. Health care costs are subsequently lowered, and the reduction in animal consumption results in a positive environmental […]