White potatoes are a staple in America. However, they aren’t the healthiest, so you might be looking for something better. That’s where yucca root comes in. Also known as cassava, this root veggie is called the “better white potato”. It is a common food …

Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is a coenzyme that is central to energy production and many metabolic processes in our body. Couple that with its antioxidant powers which have myriad health benefits and you are justified in trying to ensure you get adequate levels…

If you love your nuts and seeds and are hoping to use them to get a leg up on your omega 3 fatty acid intake, we’ve got good news! When it comes to dietary sources of omega 3 fatty acids, nuts and seeds are among the top contenders besides fatty fish. Th…

The world of weight loss tips and tricks is murky. And if you’re looking for something that will effectively supplement your grueling workouts, you might get lost in a sea of foods, drinks, and condiments that are touted by magazines and blogs as a “magi…

A medicine cabinet isn’t complete without apple cider vinegar (ACV), honey, ginger, and turmeric. They’re the major rock stars of holistic health! You’ve probably tried each one separately, or different combinations. But have you ever taken them together…

While you usually want ‘that time of the month’ to come at the same time every month, there may be some exceptions. Perhaps your dates are coinciding with a much-awaited beach vacation, a deadly long flight, an important business conference, a mountain-c…

Vanadium is a trace mineral that not many of us know about, though we consume it unknowingly in our diet from certain foods. Vanadium has recently come into focus for its potential in the management of diabetes. In larger amounts, it can improve the chol…

There’s no pretty way to say it: constipation is the worst. And whether you call it irregular bowel movements or pooping trouble, constipation problems are all the same. There’s usually an inability to “go” regularly along with extra effort and straining…

Never before has the simple act of eating become more complicated. You can’t turn on the TV or surf the internet without being confronted with nutrition-related information that is often confusing at best and out-right misleading or incorrect at worst. A…

Black tea is one of the most widely consumed teas across the world. It is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are air-fermented before they are dried, cured, and packaged. Steeping these leaves in the boiling water for about 5 min…