While wild rice is low in calories it is especially rich in fiber and antioxidants. Wild rice also has a lower and better GI at 45 compared to white rice coming in at 76. Wild rice also provides generous amounts of vital nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6...

Americans on average eat over 10 pounds of oatmeal every year. And while that’s good, the American heart association recommends that Americans actually double that intake!   Oatmeal is absolutely jammed full of goodness. It’s low fat, generous in fiber, antioxidants, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, folate and vitamins...

Chlorella has been around for literally billions of years.  It is after all a very basic single-cell organism and predates us by an extraordinarily long time.  The fact that it’s been around for so long gives testament to the fact that it must be doing something seriously right!  Long used in Asia...

The first example of zinc deficiency was discovered in an Iranian male in 1961 who exhibited symptoms of anemia, dwarfism, and hypogonadism. The 21-year-old farmer subsisted on a diet of potatoes, flatbread, and milk. Shortly after, similar symptoms were discovered in young Egyptian males with the same dietary intake.

Celery is fat-free, high in fiber and water content and very low in calories, in fact a medium stalk of celery contains a mere six calories. Celery is also rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. With that in mind, here are 10 health benefits that...

Lemon water is literally laced with benefits for your body. And here are five of the very best! Lemon Water Benefit #1: Keeps your body hydrated One of the most basic things we can do to ensure...

There is a good chance you have seen papaya in your local grocery store. Have you actually tasted it? Perhaps, You might not be very fond of the taste. Papaya is the kind of fruit that tends to be more pleasant tasting if you have an acquired taste for it. Hopefully the...

It's good to know that you can indulge yourself with a caffeine-free variety. And if you're looking for caffeine-free tea, you will be pleased to know that there are dozens of aromas and flavors from which to choose, as well as some reap fantastic health benefits.  Caffeine Free...

This exciting and flavor packed wild rice avocado and mango salad is mouth-watering and satisfying. This quick-and-easy dish is exciting and refreshing, and sure to become a staple at your house too. It packs a boatload of nutrients to help fuel up your afternoon and keeps you light and healthy for rest...

Spirulina is a blue-green algae and is one of the oldest life forms on Earth, dense with nutrients and bursting with goodness.  Its make-up resembles the coil like shape of DNA, hence it derives its name from the Latin word for a small coil – spirula.  And unlike Latin lessons, you really...