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Chia Seeds: The Ancient Superfood!
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 they’re fantastic for your health! Chia seeds are versatile and easy to include in a healthy diet!
The Importance of Good Sleep
Sleep is essential for health and well-being, but you may ask why? When you think about it, it’s rather odd that every creature on Earth needs sleep, needs to lie dormant for hours on end every single day. Scientists are still researching sleep, but we do know some of the things it does.
The Four Fat Soluble Vitamins
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 the same category. But four are very different from the rest. These are Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Unlike all other vitamins, these four are fat soluble rather than water soluble.
Gut Microbiome: The World Inside of You
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 important. At this moment, there are millions of bacteria living in and on the body. Now of all times, bacteria are not thought of as a good thing. Yet, many of them are good, even necessary for survival.
Cortisol: What It Is and How to Handle It
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 hormone has its place and its uses, but often, things may fall out of balance. What happens when they do?
Build Your Own Smoothie
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 to get in any essential nutrients and vitamins.
Common Spices with Uncommon Benefits
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 right now! Several different spices and seasonings contain powerful benefits. Here, you can read about five such spices.
Valentine's Day Treats From Foods Alive
February is just around the corner, and with it comes Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is known for its spike in chocolate sales, restaurant reservations, and bouquets of roses. However, for many people, sweets are out of the question for one reason or another. Whether it be allergies, dietary choices, or simply wanting to stay fit, sweets often are not conducive to that lifestyle.
Homemade Peanut Butter Alternatives
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, there may be some concerns with store-bought peanut butter. It may contain added sugars or preservatives. Sometimes, it could be cross-contaminated with tree nuts or other allergens. Luckily, there are alternatives to peanut butter that you can make in your own home.
Hemp: The Underdog of Superfoods!
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 causes a “high”. It may be comforting to know that hemp and marijuana are not the same.
Puppy Love: How Your Pet May Help You Destress
We all know that stress is a leading cause of health issues in the world today. It can cause a multitude of problems such as difficulty sleeping, eating problems, and elevated heart rate. Over time, high stress levels may lead to even more serious ailments like stomach ulcers and high blood pressure. Everyone needs a way to destress. Some find that through exercise or meditation, but a furry friend may be a great help to many.
2021 Has Arrived!
Good Morning and Happy New Year! We are now four days into 2021, and the blog is back! Here in northern Indiana, we got freezing rain on New Years Day. That may not seem like a great start to 2021, but that is not a sign of what is to come.