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Do you know that most store-bought salad dressings can be detrimental to your health? You might be surprised how bad they really are! Yes, they are tasty and labelled "organic,...

If you haven’t heard of jungle peanuts before, you wouldn’t be alone! This superfood is fairly rare and represents less than 0.01% of US consumption.

Have you ever noticed how an unshelled walnut kind of looks like a little brain?

Sunflower seeds are an impressively nutrient-dense snack that have many health benefits and may even help you sleep at night! 

 Foods Alive pumpkin seeds are completely different from the seeds you’ll find when you carve out your Halloween jack-o-lantern this year. But what makes our pumpkin seeds different?

Have you ever spent too much time walking down store aisles, searching for hair care products that are natural, healthy and promote thick, luscious locks?

They’re Alive! Did you know that when you eat Foods Alive snack crackers the flax seeds are still alive? That’s right, it’s not only our moniker, it’s a scientific fact! But...

Salads are often called rabbit food by those that don’t like it. Salad is brushed off as worthless due to its low calorie content, which many people associate with low...

Coffee is the second most widely consumed beverage after water in the United States. There are so many coffee shops in the US that sometimes you can see one from...

Flax is the backbone of Foods Alive as a company. They are the first and main ingredient of our snack crackers, and they provide a well of nutrients. But one...

You may have seen cacao butter listed on the back of a lotion bottle, but there’s much more to it than that. Cacao butter is the rich fat content that...

Everyone has done this. You buy a bunch of bananas, but they just don’t get eaten, and they slowly start to turn brown and spotty. Before you cut your losses,...

Chia seeds are most well-known for Chia Pets and the too-catchy jingle that may get stuck in your head. However, a lot of people don’t know that they’re edible, and...

Whether it’s in a glass, a bowl, or even a to-go cup, smoothies are huge. Often, they act as a replacement for breakfast or lunch, and they’re a great way...

Peanut butter is a staple in hundreds of thousands of households. From peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to a special treat for a four-legged friend, peanut butter is classic. However,...

Hemp has been around for a great while, but unfortunately, it does not have the best reputation. Many people associate hemp with drugs and THC, the component in marijuana that...

Buddha Bowls may seem relatively new, but truly they’ve been around for quite some time. Typically, they are a vegetarian meal consisting of a balanced blend of whole grains, proteins,...

Not everyone in the US has tried boba tea, but it has steadily gained popularity. The drink originated in Taiwan, and it is a unique beverage that can be enjoyed...

For hundreds of people worldwide, energy seems to be in short supply. Often people drudge through the afternoon in a daze, hardly able to focus on the work of the...

If you have been on Pinterest at all recently, you probably know what a charcuterie board is... even if you don’t know how to pronounce it. These boards have become...

Hot chocolate has been around for centuries, and it is a favorite beverage of children and adults alike. Chocolate itself has some beneficial properties like antioxidants and mood-boosting neurotransmitters. However,...

For many consumers, gluten or even the amount of carbs in regular bread is proving to be a dietary issue. Celiac disease is present in about 1% of the U.S....

Foods Alive boasts a wide variety of organic, raw, and healthy foods, but what happens when you eat five of them together? Something amazing! The recipe for Raw Superfood Trail...

Sweet Mustard Superfood Dressing has NO preservatives, MSG, artificial flavoring and coloring, refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and no over-processed, refined oils. You can be assured that this dressing is wholesome,...

Turn your bland food into a gourmet meal with Garlic Paprika Superfood Dressing! If you haven't tried this dressing yet, then you really should. It is an outstanding, creamy-licious superfood dressing...

Finding an authentic, healthy greek salad dressing can be challenging. Others just opt to make their own as they can't find a healthier store-bought bottle. Most of the greek dressings...

With Foods Alive Superfood Dressings, you can be assured that you are getting the good fats from high quality oils! They are organic, gluten-free, raw, vegan, and kosher. The dressings are NOT made...

Homemade salad dressings are great, but can sometimes be time consuming. And let's face it, having a bottle of salad dressing stored in our fridge is more convenient especially if...