Posted by Amanda Apr - 12 - 2013 Comments Off on 7 Reasons to Drink Water Kefir at the Workplace
Many people know about the health benefits of drinking milk kefir or eating yogurt, but most aren’t familiar with water kefir. Kefir, whether made from milk or water, is a probiotic beverage full of healthy bacteria and yeasts that do a world of good for your body. Among other benefits, Read More ...
Posted by Amanda Apr - 11 - 2013 Comments Off on Creating an Alkaline Diet
There are many reasons to make your diet alkaline, all of which have to do with creating health and prolonging life. An alkaline pH balance in your body can reduce the risk of illnesses like heart disease and cancer, as well as helping to alleviate depression and making your skin Read More ...
Posted by BerryRipe Apr - 9 - 2013 Comments Off on Motivating Lazy Children And The Lazy Gene
Are children born lazy or do they become lazy? Are couch potatoes born or bred? These questions are rather hard to answer but new genetic studies have come to light giving the whole nature versus nurture debate a new twist. It is likely that children are lazy because of a Read More ...
Most people think that exercise makes you fitter and healthier. What people don’t know is that exercise, health and fitness also have a positive impact in managing anger, stress and anxiety. Yes, people that indulge in an active lifestyle can easily improve their mental health and mood which has a Read More ...
Posted by BerryRipe Apr - 5 - 2013 Comments Off on Sources of Protein in a Vegan Diet
Many people think that vegans consume less protein than meat-eaters. However, research shows that between 10 and 12 percent of calories in the vegan diet come from protein. In comparison, between 14 and 18 percent of calories come from protein sources for non-vegans. Some nutrition experts advise vegans to use Read More ...
Two of our favorite brands have teamed up to give away a GE energy star Washer and Dryer! Vine.com is has everything you need to live “green.” You can shop thousands of products online from groceries to household essentials, pet to baby products, and even gifts. The best part of all is Read More ...
Posted by BerryRipe Apr - 2 - 2013 Comments Off on How to Choose a Good Nutritional Supplement
Not everyone gets the vitamins and minerals they need from their food these days. There are many reasons why food today does not have the vitamins in it that it did in the past. Farming methods have depleted the soils of nutrients and mass food production and processing may also Read More ...
Posted by BerryRipe Apr - 1 - 2013 Comments Off on Open Wide Please!
Visiting the dentist every six months for your check up for the “open wide” conversation is not usually something we relish, but it can be a lot worse if we haven’t really looked after our teeth since the last visit. No matter how busy and hectic your lifestyle may be, Read More ...