STRICTIOND REVIEW High levels of sugar in the body have been found to be the primary cause of diabetes. One of the types of diabetes, specifically Type 2 diabetes, is a disease that is rampant all over the world. Some schools of thought consider diabetes to be a disease that occurs as a result of civilization, which means that the occurrence of this life-threatening disease is due to a new way of life and modern diets. Putting into consideration the [...]
Superfoods are foods that contain a high level of various vitamins, minerals and other components that are beneficial for one’s health. These foods have a great nutritional value and protect us from various diseases. Keep reading in order to find out what are the foods you should definitely include into your diet. Acai This fruit belongs to family of berries and we are all aware of the amazing health benefits of various members of berry family. Acai originate in South American [...]
The Age of Information has given us modern conveniences like the Internet and smart devices. With these, information is readily available at our fingertips, keeping us connected 24/7. However, it has also changed our eating habits. To keep up with our busy lifestyles, we tend to eat less healthy foods. Eventually, this habit can affect our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are many healthy diet options and ideas readily available. Following an organic diet meal plan can be challenging but [...]
Fennel has become a common word in shows that air lifestyle news. It is a fresh vegetable that belongs to the Umbelliferae family. Physically it composes of three parts; a bulb that is white or pale green closely arranged stalks growing from the bulb and feathery green leaves. Its flowers sprout above the leaves where they produce the fennel seeds. All the parts of fennel are edible. The vegetable is slightly sweet and crunchy and mostly associated with Italian [...]
A good fertilizer is the secret to any successful garden and organic fertilizer holds many more benefits than its traditional peers. Organic variants are often cost-effective, easy to find or source and, perhaps most importantly, offer sustainable, green ways to enhance your gardening prowess. Furthermore, it’s free of harmful pesticides and chemicals found in traditional fertilizers. Here are some of the best examples of organic fertilizer available to you and your garden. Compost Compost is one of the easiest ways to [...]
Most of us have learned in health education that vegetables are the essential food substance for a one to be healthy and free from frequent diseases. Many are the times when the health experts advise us to include vegetables in every meal but because of ignorance, we continue with the normal unbalanced diet. Most of those who have adhered to the advice have greatly benefited. Organic kales being one of the vegetables, it lays above all the rest and [...]
On earth, there are people and animals, who enjoy eating nuts. Nuts are so popular that people use the word “nuts” when describing something or someone crazy in a good way. Nuts are good in and as everything. Nuts can be eaten as snacks and can be added as an additional or decorative ingredient in food. In a world where junk food is ruling, the benefits of nuts are still known to those, who consume it passionately on a [...]
Organic food consumption is rapidly increasing. The heightened interest in the global environment and a willingness to look after our fellow humans has resulted in a $30 billion dollar market in America alone. It can also be a lucrative business for those farmers involved in organic farming. The right to call their produce organic is not always easily granted. Those who do earn the right can increase the price they ask for their produce immediately. Fish farming has been a [...]
You’d be forgiven for thinking that most wine sold is very much a processed product. But don’t make the mistake of putting all vinous treats under this umbrella, because it is perfectly possible to source wine that is made with more natural ethics in mind. There are a growing number of winemakers using sustainable methods to make their products, with an increasing awareness that this is a very important consideration for a lot of drinkers. However, it’s all very [...]
It’s 2013, the holidays are over and the call of the local farmers market is right around the corner. Before you load up on organic produce, just knowing what is coming ahead in the seasons ahead will help you make the most of your budget and recipes organically, seasonally, and locally. According to The Examiner, organic vegetable gardening is the hottest gardening trend of 2013, so it’s the perfect time to brush up on green thumb habits and buy seeds. [...]
