If you’re looking for big hit of vitamin C, the acerola cherry can certainly deliver. The fruit of the shrub-like tree (Malpighia emarginata) is native to the Caribbean, also going by the name Barbados cherry, and it might be the best source of vitamin C available. Acerola cherries are versatile, too. They can be eaten…

Bison vs. beef. Ever torn between ordering a bison burger and a beef burger? Many of us have been there. After all, is one healthier than the other? Do they taste the same? It can be very confusing with all the options these days. Bison and beef are both forms of red meat. They are…

What Is the Primal Diet? Depending on who you ask, the Primal diet is either the greatest lifestyle in the world or total nonsense. Thankfully, I fall into neither of those camps. It’s based on the idea that early humans ate a much better diet than we do today and that returning to our nutritional…

What Is Bubble Tea? In the mid-to-late-90s, as a high school student, my friend called me and asked if I wanted to go get a bubble tea. The drink was taking his neighborhood by storm and a few locations had popped up. Fast forward 20 years, and bubble tea, also called pearl tea or boba…

Easy, healthy, trendy, and Instagram-able, avocado toast has the potential to be a serious upgrade to your typical breakfast, lunch, or dinner…and it’s equally snack-worthy. Rich in fiber, healthy fats, and other beneficial nutrients, a daily serving of avocado can do wonders for your skin, heart, and immune system. And a piece of avocado-topped toast…

If you’ve recently embraced a healthier lifestyle and want to keep it on track for the holidays, it can be a bit of challenge. Fortunately, healthy eating doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all of your seasonal favorites. You can have a heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet Christmas and holiday season. But you may need to…

CBD oil is as hot as it gets. The product is sold as capsules, tinctures, sprays, and rubs, and more recently, it’s entered the food market. Edible CBD is available in gummies, teas, brownies, and a host of other baked goods. But is there any health benefit to all of this, or is using CBD…

The holidays are here and that means two things: gifts and food. So why not unite the two to surprise your loved ones with an awesome Christmas food gift? What makes homemade food gifts such a great idea is that they can save you time and money, while also showing people how much you care.…

What Is Acai Berry? You’ve likely seen acai berries on every “superfood you have to try now” list over the past few years, and for decent reason: these purple berries are packed with healthful nutrients and antioxidants. Unfortunately, they’re not particularly easy to get, nor are they technically berries. Native to the rainforests of Central…

It’s true that pumpkins really shine in the fall, when their appearance on the doorsteps of homes across America marks the beginning of the season. Special holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving keep them going strong through December. But pumpkins can serve as more than decorations and filling for tasty pies. Pumpkin seeds, in particular, are…