It’s a well-established fact that adults need sufficient sleep for optimal health and wellbeing. However, according to the American Sleep Association, over 35 percent of adults report getting less than the recommended seven hours of shut-eye each night, and 50 to 70 million American adults have a sleep disorder. Even seemingly innocuous sleep problems like snoring can cause…
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A Guide to a Raw Food Diet for Dogs
More and more pet owners are thinking carefully about what goes into their dog’s bowl — and for good reason. Commercial dog food is heavily processed, often at extreme temperatures that destroy enzymes and nutrients. A raw food diet for dogs — sometimes called BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) — aims to feed dogs the…
Frozen Produce on a Raw Food Diet: What You Need to Know
The feasibility of freezing raw fruit and vegetables has been debated for decades. While many people praise the fact that freezing stops the rotting process in its tracks, others are concerned that the produce loses most of its nutritional value during freezing. A recent study conducted at the University of California, which compared the nutrients…
Why Sticking To Raw Foods Is Simple
Gone are the days when sticking to raw foods were harder and next to impossible but not anymore. I am right here with my informative blog to guide you the easiest ways to stick to the vegan diet. Clear your goal The main and most essential step is to set your goals first. Whether your…
Best Fermented Foods For A Healthy Gut
Fermented foods have been a cornerstone of human diets for thousands of years — and modern research is finally catching up to what our ancestors already knew. If you want to support your gut health, reduce bloating, improve immunity, and boost your mood, fermented foods are one of the most powerful tools you have. Here’s…
Why is the Raw Food Diet Ideal for Seniors?
Across the globe, our population is aging, and obesity in those aged 65 and above is increasing, bringing new burdens of ill health related to poor diet and inactivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over a third of Americans are obese, with associated health problems imposing substantial economic and personal impacts…
Are Organic Products Really That Good For Us?
We’ve all heard before that eating raw, fresh fruit and vegetables has benefits for our health – that’s a well-known fact. It is good for the digestive system and makes a difference to how we feel. You can feel your body finding a natural balance and plenty of energy to go with it. But what…
Top 10 Raw Food Kitchen Essentials
The raw food diet is based on the idea that cooking food destroys the enzymes and nutrients within it and thus makes it less nutritious. A raw food diet is typically based on fruits, vegetables, nuts and some grains. Since raw food still need to be prepared, someone following the raw food diet…
Tips For Eating Out On The Raw Diet
Eating out on a raw food diet is one of the most common challenges raw foodists face. Most restaurants are built around cooking — literally. But with a bit of strategy, you can eat out regularly without compromising your diet or feeling like the difficult guest at the table. Here’s how. Choose the Right Restaurants…
5 Advantages of a Raw Food Lifestyle
Across the United States, people are turning to the raw food lifestyle as a way to approach better health and wellbeing. And when you consider the statistics, you can’t blame them. With more than 3 out of 5 adults considered overweight and nearly 1 out of 5 experiencing issues with mood disorders, finding the right…