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A science enthusiast with a keen interest in health nutrition, Antonia has been intensely researching various dieting routines for several years now, weighing their highs and their lows, to bring readers the most interesting info and news in the field. While she is very excited about a high raw diet, she likes to keep a fair and balanced approach towards non-raw methods of food preparation as well. (http://www.rawfoodhealthwatch.com/)

Top 5 Coconut Oil Brands from Amazon

Virgin coconut oil is becoming a staple for health conscious people everywhere. It used to be that fats were shunned due to media and food agencies (and in turn, most physicians) who convinced the masses to use products that carried… 0 Shares |

How Sweet it is: 5 Benefits of Lucuma Powder, the Incredible “Incan Gold”

If you’ve been craving something sweet, but don’t want to consume unhealthy sugars, feast on this mouth-watering news: Lucuma powder tastes like a cross between sweet potato and maple (some say butterscotch or caramel). Even better, it’s healthy for you… 0 Shares |

Are Cashews Nuts or Fruits? Or . . .

Typically, a jar of mixed nuts contains peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and of course, cashews. In stores, they’re often sold nestled next to other nuts. They’re in containers labeled “nuts,” are sold in the nut section of most stores and… 0 Shares |

Angela Stokes raw food diet weight loss story

Angela Stokes was morbidly obese when she decided her life needed to change. She weighed nearly three hundred pounds and she was miserable. When she was asked how she overcame obesity and lost over a hundred and sixty pounds, her… 0 Shares |

70 year-old woman named ‘sexiest vegetarian over 50’ – attributes raw foods to energy, youthful glow

These days, most people strive to look and feel their best, whether it’s through weight control, staying well groomed or eating healthy foods. For Mimi Kirk, she’s done all of the above and then some. A raw foodist for over… 0 Shares |

Improve Brain Health – Learn to Speak Spanish at Home

Considering the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world after Mexico, Spanish seems to be a very desired language these days. It’s fast-gaining popularity, an almost commonplace language appearing alongside English in many public places including… 0 Shares |

Top 5 Lesser Known and Helpful Uses for Coconut Oil

These days, you’ve likely seen coconut oil popping up in health food stores everywhere. Perhaps you even have a couple of jars already. Not only is coconut oil (virgin in particular) a healthy choice when cooking meals, but it’s a… 0 Shares |

Top 6 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

For years, people have been told by prominent food and ad agencies (through articles and television commercials) that consumption of low-fat foods are vital to achieve optimal health. However, it’s been noted that ever since this no/low fat craze, U.S.… 0 Shares |

Superfood Spotlight: Reishi Spore Oil, a Powerful Nutrient for Your Immune System

Touted by many holistic and wellness professionals as a miracle herb, the spores of the Reishi mushroom are considered a superfood. Specifically, the spores from the Reishi mushroom produce an oil (aff link to buy some on Amazon) that has… 0 Shares |

Superfood Spotlight: Camu Camu Powder, a Vitamin C Powerhouse

Imagine being able to enjoy a food that’s loaded with more natural vitamin C than any other food source in the world. Hint: it’s not an orange. Camu Camu powder, considered a superfood due to its high levels of vitamin… 0 Shares |