Your immune system is one of the most important parts of your body. It’s in charge of helping you fight off various illnesses and harmful bacteria. In 2020, it’s crucial that we all maintain excellent immunity as we try to collectively recover from COVID-19. However, many folks want to boost their immunity without taking extra drugs [...]

Who doesn't love popsicles in the summer? Adding collagen to your popsicle recipes can help support healthy skin and joints while you are cooling off. These tasty collagen popsicle treats are a fun way to get your daily collagen boost.

Hundreds of years ago, Hippocrates said that “all disease starts in the gut.” He may have been on to something. Your gut is the main control center for your immune system, affecting how your body defends itself and manages inflammation. This can affect your health in multiple ways.

One of the most common challenges for any parent is getting your kids to eat more vegetables. But getting kids to eat their veggies doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Here are a few creative ways to change up your routine and shift your children's attitude toward healthy foods.

If you're drawn to the health benefits of a more plant-based diet, but you're not ready to go full vegetarian, we have good news for you. It's known as the Flexitarian diet, and it's just what it sounds like: a vegetarian-leaning diet with flexibility.

It seems as if more and more people are suffering from food intolerances and as a result, we are all more aware of what we put in our stomachs. Now that we understand more about the digestive process and we have become painfully aware of any sensitivities we may have. Some experts are claiming that [...]

While we normally associate hair loss with men, it’s an issue that affects women as well. A variety of factors may be involved, including genetics, hormones, nutritional deficiencies, and oxidative stress. In many cases, nutritional supplements can help. Here are six vitamin supplements for a healthy head of hair.

While making the switch to a plant-based lifestyle can seem overwhelming at first, the truth is that making the switch can be easier than you think! There are so many fun and delicious ways to use plant-based ingredients in your everyday routine. These 5 simple swaps will bring you closer to a 100 percent plant-based [...]

Mom's breastmilk delivers friendly bacteria to the baby, including important probiotic strains such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Establishing a healthy microbiome supports the baby's healthy immune system development and can have lasting health benefits.

A daily smoothie is a great way to pack extra nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber into your diet. If you're keeping an eye on your heart health, here's a list of the best heart-healthy foods you can add to your daily green smoothie.

The truth is that stress is not as bad as we perceive it to be. We actually need stress in order to react to “fight or flight” situations But, chronic stress can be mentally and physically harmful. Did you know that chronic stress can lead to heart disease, stroke, a depressed immune system, weight changes, [...]

It's no accident that we have "gut feelings" about things. The brain and the gut are actually closely related. Your emotions can directly affect your intestinal function, and vice versa. This is why when you’re stressed, you can feel the havoc it is wreaking on your gut.

The whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is quickly gaining popularity. This healthy eating style is less of a diet and more of a lifestyle. It offers certain guidelines on how to eat healthy, but also includes some flexibility depending on your personal preferences. Learn all about the whole food, plant-based diet and find out what it can do for you.

Without herbs and spices, food would be pretty bland. Along with adding flavor to our food, many spices have additional health benefits as well. The next time you cook, try to incorporate one of these five spices into your dishes.

In an era of fires, pandemics, and natural disasters, it's best to be prepared for emergencies by keeping non-perishable healthy foods on hand. Check out our list of emergency food preparation tips for vegans.

When we think of bodily changes that may have a huge impact on our health, our first thought doesn’t normally go to our nails. However, these small surfaces on our body can actually help us diagnose if something is off with our body. As one dermatologist, Dr. Poblete-Lopez 1 cautions, pay close attention to your fingernails [...]

Spring is right around the corner, and quickly following behind that will be summer. If you’re like me and live in a colder climate, the thought of warmer weather has you as excited as Olaf the Snowman. But rising temperatures also mean that our bodies will start to lose important nutrients.

When you just can't get your mind to stop spinning or your shoulders to unclench, it's helpful to know some relaxing breathing techniques. Your breath is one thing that you can always control, even when other events are out of your hands. Here are 3 simple breathing exercises that are easy to try.

There are many ways that both old and young people can improve their mental function and prevent brain aging. One of the best things you can do is train your mind with brain games. They can be a great way to improve your memory, response time, and logical skills.

As children, we were always told to finish our milk because that’s what would help us build strong bones. And the reason is that it contains both calcium and Vitamin D1 – two essential ingredients linked to healthy bones. However, the unfortunate part is Vitamin D isn’t naturally occurring in many foods. One of the most [...]