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Top 50 Vegan Blogs of 2013
Our readers know that BerryRipe.com is chock-full of amazing vegan recipes, resources, and information. But the truth is that we aren’t the only website that has great vegan content. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best vegan blogs of 2013. This is the cream (hold the cream) of the crop, the salt of […]
3 Foods That Cause Bad Breath
Let’s get hypothetical, you’re on a blind date. Your friend swears that you two will hit it off, but you’re hesitant due to bad luck in the past. You begrudgingly accept and pull up to the restaurant. You’re a little late but what does it matter, you’re doing your friend a favor. Scanning the room […]
The Facts About Cholesterol
Why is cholesterol dangerous What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that our body produces in the liver. Do we need cholesterol? We sure do! Cholesterol is needed for production of hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and other substances. But then why such a fuss about it? Well, if your cholesterol levels rise too […]
5 Tips To Make Healthy Food Taste Amazing
These days when someone talks about dieting and eating healthy, we can't help but think about broccoli. It's what Hollywood superstars, bodybuilders, and fitness models tell you they eat. But in reality, whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds, eating healthy doesn't have to be bland. In fact, it could be just as, if not […]
Brain Rewired After Only One Use Of Cocaine Study Shows
Cocaine has destructive effects on the brain, and one recent study has shown that it rewires the brain after only one use. Cocaine is an extremely popular street drug that serves as a twisted status symbol on the streets. Known for being more expensive, celebrities and others with money often use it as their drug […]
Food Sources of Natural Aspirin
When aspirin is mentioned, a white tablet for aches comes to mind. But have you ever thought of having aspirin on top of your ice cream? Aspirin is known to be beneficial against heart attack and stroke due to its anti-blood clotting properties. But the pill is not the sole source of aspirin as it […]
What You Should Know About Your Toothbrush
Toothbrushes are sometimes overlooked as one of the most important things we use on a daily basis. Using your toothbrush should become habit, not an optional choice if you have some free time at the end of the day. The importance of this vital step in our daily hygiene routine is crucial to the health […]
5 Tips for Eating Healthy
We all have good intentions of eating healthier, but it can get overwhelming. Everyone has an opinion about what eating healthy means, and that's okay. However, there are several things that should be considered when it comes to how to eat healthy and especially when forming your definition around what healthy eating means to you. […]
Extreme Endurance Exercise May Harm Your Heart
Are you a marathoner? In that case, you may be actually doing more harm to your body than helping it to become healthier. New research shows that extreme stress may have a negative impact to the heart. If this is the case, then a lot of people are in for a surprise. Let us take […]
Top 10 Stress Relief Foods
When your stress levels run high, you crave for what is sweet and reach into sugary reliefs. That's pretty understandable considering the way stress is messing up your system. When you feel stressed, your body releases the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. You associate adrenaline as the power that gives you the strength for the […]