5 Ways to Green Up With Spirulina


Updated 03/05/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Eat and Cook With Spirulina

The superfood spirulina is a long lost love of health nuts in the 1970s, and I'm here to make a serious case for its comeback. This blue-green algae has gone a little under the radar, but there's good reason to incorporate all its goodness into your diet. Amino acids make up 62 percent of spirulina, making it a complete protein. It's one of the few known plant sources of vitamin B12 (great for Read more

Want to Stay Smart? 3 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy


Updated 02/28/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Become Smarter

Our lifestyle habits don't just affect our waistlines and physical health; they also affect our intelligence. If you want to keep your smarts, make sure you do these three things. Exercise regularly: Exercise has been proven to be good for your brain because it promotes brain cell growth. Not only that, studies have found that being obese prematurely ages your brain, which can lead to a higher Read more

5 Ingredients to Give Your Smoothie a Health Boost


Updated 12/20/11 4:53 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Superfood Shake and Smoothie Ingredients

Gone are the days of taking a few basic ingredients and throwing them into a blender. Bananas, strawberries, and yogurt? So last year. Now that you've discovered the wonderful world of kale, chia seeds, and spinach, it's time to expand your smoothie-making skills even more. The following five food items are guaranteed to increase the nutrient (and flavor) quotient of your smoothies. Avocado: Read more

5 Convenient Superfoods of Fall


Updated 10/24/11 5:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Convenient Superfoods of Fall

If you are what you eat, why not be super? Here are five superfoods, loaded with nutritional benefits, that are in season now. Unlike gogi berries and acai, these fruits and veggies are not exotic, and you should have no problems finding them in the produce aisle of your neighborhood grocery store or local farmers market. Take a look to see why you should be putting these seasonal delights in Read more

Superfood Diva Julie Morris Defines Key Nutritional Terms


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nutritional Density, ORAC, and ANDI Definitions

Julie Morris, writer and healthy food chef, has developed recipes for vegan athlete Brendan Brazier and released her own cookbook, Superfood Cuisine: Cooking With Nature's Most Amazing Foods ($30). With 10 years of experience in the natural food industry and 12 years as a vegan, Julie has accumulated a lot of information on nutrient-rich foods and how to deliciously prepare them. Here are key Read more

Goldenberries: The Next Superfood?


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Goldenberries

Orange-toned goldenberries, also known as gooseberries or Incan berries, have been cultivated in South America for centuries and revered for their health benefits and mouth-puckering sweet and sour flavor. A handful of goldenberries provides a hefty dosage of antioxidants, and in traditional folk medicine practices, goldenberries are believed to help maintain a healthy weight, ward off disease, Read more

5 Ways to Improve Your Smarts


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Increase Brain Power

Just because you're well out of school (or at least enjoying the Summer break) doesn't mean you should neglect your noggin. Improving your smarts now will help you out later, whether it's trying to remember your grocery list on the weekend or staying mentally sharp later in life. Feeling foggy-headed? Check out these five lifestyle changes that will make you smarter! Read more

Keep Your Fridge and Pantry Stocked With These 5 New Superfoods


Updated 07/28/11 8:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best New Superfoods of 2011

It's amazing how many foods are out there that help with everything from weight loss to reducing your appetite to improving your sex life. As more studies are done, researchers these days are finding even more amazing superfoods. Read on for the top five new superfoods that should be in your fridge or pantry at all times! 5 New Superfoods to Stock in Your Fridge and Pantry 1. Seaweed. A new Read more

They're Not Just Delicious: Reasons to Love Blueberries


Updated 07/18/11 8:42 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Health Benefits of Blueberries

What's not to love about blueberries? They are delicious, low-calorie, and can be made in many different ways. And, of course, blueberries are so packed with health benefits that it's no wonder they are known as a superfood. Even better news: blueberries are low in calories (125 blueberries equals about 100 calories). In honor of National Blueberry Month, check out these reasons to add Read more