Growing up, one of my favorite packaged “health” foods was CLIF bars. They are chewy, great-tasting and included many organic food products- or so I thought.  READ MORE

These sweet and tasty treats are guilt free since they are vegan, low in sugar, high in fiber and gluten free yet still intense in chocolate flavor!  READ MORE

This ancient Ayurvedic herb may just help you relax when all other methods fail.

We all know that stress is a part of life and that we must learn to manage through the best means possible, whether it is by getting more sleep, creating healthier eating habits and eating clean whole foods, or getting enough physical exercise during the day. We also know that stress is a dominant factor in inhibiting our immune system. But what happens when we try to create a healthy lifestyle, yet still can’t seem to shake off the feeling of being “too” stressed out?

Enter the ancient herb tulsi.  READ MORE

Turnips have been eaten since prehistoric times and originate from many areas in Europe and Asia. Starchy like a potato, it only contains a third of the calories that a potato has and contains many antioxidants, which makes an excellent alternative choice when considering side dishes for your next meal.  READ MORE

I LOVE lemons and always have. I used to chow down a box of lemonheads when I was a kid, and always added lemon to my water before I knew of its detoxifying properties.  I find lemon-based desserts and drinks so refreshing and just remind me of how much I wish summer would be here already!  READ MORE

Warning: The Cadbury Crème Egg is UNHEALTHY.

But wait a minute, you probably already knew that. Yet, every year, when this Easter novelty treat comes around, over 200 million are purchased in the UK alone.  They are now even sold in many different forms, such as a “Twisted” candy bar, an ice cream cone or even a Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry at McDonald’s.  READ MORE

Men and women alike are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their love and sexual life. This is nothing new in our day, and traditional cultures have used various methods, including herbal medicine, in their quest for the right aphrodisiac. One of these herbs that were traditionally used in Africa is the now heavily debated supplement Yohimbe, originally from the West African Yohimbe tree bark and used during fertility celebrations. Yohimbe is known for increasing sexual desire, reversing erectile dysfunction, and even aiding in weight loss, but does not always work on everyone and can have drastic side effects- which can be quite the turn-off indeed.  READ MORE