4 Reasons to Start Adding Chia Seeds to Your Food Today

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, the word “chia” (or ch-ch-ch-Chia!) probably springs to mind images of funky terracotta planters covered with sprouting chia seeds resembling animal fur or hair. Back then, chia “pets” were a staple of mail order TV infomercials and the quintessential “secret Santa” gift. A few years later, during the early 2000s, chia seeds were rebranded as a health supplement and a nutritional powerhouse, effectively earning a spot in the superfood hall of...

10 Brain Healthy Foods (+2 Drinks) for Energy & Productivity

When it comes to keeping your brain healthy and sharp, the foods that you eat matter. Research shows that foods rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavanols, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect your brain. They can help to improve memory, concentration and overall brain health. Here are 10 delicious brain food snacks (and two drinks) to feed the most important organ in your body 1. Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Why it works: Whether it is for lunch, dinner,...

10 Healthy Drinks for Migraine Relief + Healthy Recipes

If you’re one of the 39 million Americans that suffer from migraine, you know how debilitating attacks can be. Between the throbbing headache and medley of other bothersome symptoms, migraine can severely affect your daily functioning. Migraine attacks often strike out of nowhere, wrecking your plans, and making you feel miserable in the process. That’s why when it comes to migraine, prevention is the secret sauce. Diet, lifestyle, and nutritional support can provide massive relief from migraine symptoms and even...

Refreshing Green Juice Recipe for Migraine Headache Help

Migraines and headaches can be caused by a variety of reasons including dehydration. Drinking plenty of water is always helpful, however certain juices could also provide help due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Each ingredient in this recipe was selected based on benefits it could provide in this situation. INGREDIENTS 16 oz filtered water or coconut water 1 cup pineapple 1 cup kale (3-4 leaves) 1 stalk celery ½ lemon, juiced 1 cup cucumber (about ½ a large cucumber) ½ inch...

Pumpkin for Health, Pumpkin Seeds, Weight Loss & More!

Pumpkin Seeds and Pumpkin for Health – Healthy Eyes, Heart, Skin, Hair, Weight Loss & More! Commonly viewed as a vegetable, pumpkin is scientifically a fruit, as it contains seeds. However, nutritionally it’s more similar to vegetables than fruits. Pumpkin has a range of fantastic health benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene. Eye Health: Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant. It also gives orange vegetables and fruits their vibrant color. The body converts any ingested beta-carotene into...

How to Roast Nuts – Tasty Roasted Nut Recipes

Roasted nuts are delicious and make healthy snacks, party treats, and great gifts. Roasting nuts deepens their flavor making them even more nutty and complex. Nuts are a good source of healthful fats, fiber, and beneficial micro and macronutrients. Nuts are also among the best source of plant-based proteins and have numerous health benefits and .including increased longevity. Each type of nut offers different nutritional benefits. Studies have shown that dry roasting of most nuts does not reduce their health...

Blue Tea: 10 Benefits of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea + Recipes

This best-kept secret and trendy tea with endless health perks has been declared as this year’s hit by Good Housekeeping, Kitchen Theory, and Food & Wine Magazines. From tasty drinks to smoothies, blue rice, and cake pops, Butterfly Pea Flower adds a blue or purple splash to any occasion. The latest food trend is using natural ingredients to showcase bright and bold colors in food, and butterfly pea flower is leading the way. The blue tea itself tastes slightly similar...

Turmeric for Breast Cancer Prevention – What the Science Says

Natural Treatment and Preventive for Cancer You may know turmeric as the spice that gives curries and other dishes their characteristic orange-yellow hue. Dried, grounded turmeric has an earthy-bitter taste that pairs well with other pungent spices like ginger, cinnamon, and coriander. In raw form, turmeric roots look strikingly similar to fresh ginger, albeit smaller and almost neon orange inside. The main biochemical and therapeutic ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a powerful polyphenol shown to support health on many levels. Polyphenols are...

Migraine Relief Drink Recipe – Go Green!

Ingredients 16oz filtered water or coconut water 1 cup pineapple 1 cup kale (3-4 leaves) 1 stalk celery ½ lemon, juiced 1 apple (any kind) sliced 1 cup cucumber (about ½ a large cucumber) ½ inch ginger root 1 1/2 cups Ice Instructions Place all ingredients into the blender. Secure lid and blend well for at least 60 seconds. Note: You can omit the water and ice and extract the ingredients with a juicer, or leave it as is for a whole...

Quinoa – Amazing Superfood for Migraine Sufferers

A healthy superfood to replace rice and potatoes. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient whole grain that has been recently rediscovered in the U.S. The Inca's once held the crop to be sacred, calling it the 'mother of all grains.' Quinoa is great for your Diet!

Can Drinking Alcohol Trigger a Migraine Attack?

Sipping a nice glass of red wine during a romantic date or gulping down a beer or two on a hot summer day with friends can be a harmless, relaxing activity. But when you are prone to getting migraines, having a single drink can be enough to trigger a head-splitting headache.

Winter Vegetable Soup Recipe

Warm up on a chilly day with this hearty vegetable soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 celery stalks cut into pieces 1/2″ pieces 4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1″ pieces (may substitute with onion) 3 carrots, cut into cubes 2 garlic cloves (crushed) Red pepper (2 pinches) Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste) 5 1/4 cups of homemade or store-bought chicken stock (may substitute with vegetable stock) 1-1/2...

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