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

While cauliflower has steadily been gaining popularity, it is still horribly underestimated. It is so incredibly versatile! It is not being used to its full potential, because there is so...

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. More technical, the skin is the barrier between the outside world and the complex inner workings. Because of this, we...

One of the most common and versatile dairy products is butter. Whether it be salted, unsalted, Irish, sweet cream, or any other form, butter is everywhere. And if you’re vegan,...

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...

Butterfly Pea Flowers have a very interesting property when brewed into a tea. They change color! Though this fascinating drink has been around for years and years, it has only...

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,...

Honey has been used for food and medicine for hundreds of years. It is praised for its natural sweetness and the fascinating properties it holds. The best honey is local...

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...

Vitamins are incredibly important in a healthy diet and lifestyle. Most we get from foods, but there are times when supplements may be necessary. Usually, vitamins are all lumped into...

Gut health has become an increasingly popular subject, claiming that if you heal your gut, you can heal all ills. While that may be an exaggeration, gut health is extremely...

Everyone gets stressed, but do you know what happens to your body when you become stressed? When you experience a stressful situation, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. This...

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...

Superfoods are often given high praise for their benefits on health, but another category is often overlooked. You may be unaware of the health benefits hiding in your spice cabinet...

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...

Winter has arrived, and for many, that means one thing: it’s cold! Whether there is already snow on the ground, or the cold is just starting to settle in, there...

Most people have heard of tofu, but not everyone has tried it for one reason or another. Maybe you think it sounds gross, or perhaps you just haven’t had the...

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,...

Hair is often a huge source of confidence or insecurity depending on the relationship one holds with their hair. You may love it, you may hate it. Many are not...

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...

Everyone knows that proper hydration is essential, but few know exactly why it is so essential. In truth, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons to drink enough water....

Avocado toast is all over Instagram. It has become such a trend that hundreds have brushed it off as a fad. In fact, avocado itself has become incredibly trendy. They’re...

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...

Thomas Edison changed the world with the first lightbulb, and they eventually became so widespread that most of the world has access to daylight 24 hours a day. However, this...

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,...

Superfood is one of the most common words in the food industry today, but have you ever stopped to think of where it originated? What was the first superfood? The...

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....

Working on a computer all day can have a tremendous impact on eye health. All screens emit blue light, which can severely damage eyesight, interrupt the sleep-wake cycle, and lead...