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Going nuts for nuts: Which is the best choice

Going nuts for nuts: Which is the best choice

Nuts are a nutritious snack to help us make it to the next meal. A handful is meant to do the trick, but reaching for more is a common occurrence. Depending on the type, these crunchy nibbles are filled with… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition
How is almond milk made?

How is almond milk made?

Have you ever wondered how almond milk is made? It’s actually pretty easy and it’s the best way to avoid unwanted sweeteners and additives that are often used in commercial almond milk! The basic method of almond milk production is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutrition
Delicious, Healthy and Easy Soaked Nuts

Delicious, Healthy and Easy Soaked Nuts

Nuts are a healthy, easy snack and can provide quick protein when energy lags. They also provide good fats, containing 60 to 80% of their calorie content in the form of fat. For those with no digestive issues, raw nuts… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
Reduce risk of heart disease by replacing America’s favorite foods with almonds or almond butter!

Reduce risk of heart disease by replacing America’s favorite foods with almonds or almond butter!

Peanut butter sandwiches are America second favorite sandwich, behind ham!  Companies behind both Jif and Skippy peanut butter are making plans to expand in order to meet the U.S. demand.  Seventy-five percent of U.S. households purchase peanut butter each year.(1)… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Nine foods that will boost your metabolism and improve weight loss!

Nine foods that will boost your metabolism and improve weight loss!

A recent Gallup poll found that Americas desire to lose weight does translate into effort.  Fifty-one percent of adults desire to lose weight but only 25 percent say they are seriously working toward the goal. (1) Gallup poll finds that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Almonds Sprayed for Salmonella – The Unpredicted Dangers of Almonds

Almonds Sprayed for Salmonella – The Unpredicted Dangers of Almonds

There’s no question that almonds are healthy, but like all other food options – the way they’re prepared could be negating their many health benefits. Here’s a little background you should know about almonds. Almost all the US supply comes… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Why Do We Need Almonds and How to Make Milk and Butter Out of Them?

Why Do We Need Almonds and How to Make Milk and Butter Out of Them?

Almonds are a part of the tradition of many cultures of the world. The ancient Romans brought sugar almonds as a gift to their friends and at weddings, they threw almonds at the bride and groom as a fertility symbol.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes, Weight Loss
4 Great Nuts That Support Your Liver Health

4 Great Nuts That Support Your Liver Health

Today, most people know that eating nuts is actually good for you.  Sure, they may be loaded with fat, but it is the ‘good’ kind of fat that is quite healthy for your body and promotes a host of positive… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Top 10 Metabolism-Boosting Foods

Top 10 Metabolism-Boosting Foods

Losing weight is not just a matter of watching calories and getting regular exercise: it is also a matter of learning how to boost your metabolism to make your body more efficient at burning fat. Fortunately, there are a variety… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Whether out of medical necessity or because of personal preference, many people opt to forgo dairy in their diet. In fact, about one million Americans are vegan, meaning they not only refrain from eating meat, but from all animal-derived foods… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition