by Foong The super grain Quinoa is still not a common food but there is a reason why this native of South America used to be called the ‘gold of the Incas’. This grain has many health benefits and has the most complete protein compared to any other grain. It also has nine essential amino acids. This grain is in fact a great addition to any vegan’s diet due to its complete protein. We need the amino acid lysine for tissue growth and tissue repair and Quinoa is an excellent source of this nutrient. Other than that, Quinoa is packed full of many other nutrients which gave it the super...

by Haiyan Lai-Heskin Healthy diet plays the key role in our healthy living dream. But eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to spend fortune. It works pretty well on a low budget, as long as you know what to eat. Healthy diet requires some planning and some purpose to include a variety of food in your meal. Before we start planning our diet, let us find out what nutrients do we need in order to stay healthy. 1. Vitamins-Vitamins are the fuel that your body uses to create new tissue, new cells, and to keep all the systems in the body running properly. Without vitamins you can?t survive. Vitamins...

by Casandra James She topped Forbes’ most influential women…she helped Barack Obama become president…and now she’s giving us the greatest fruit our planet has to offer! Oprah Winfrey recently featured the Acai Berry and its several health benefits on her talk show. As usual, shows across the world followed suit and now millions are discovering the magic that Acai Berry is. Many of us can afford to lose those extra pounds. As a matter of fact, many of us put getting back in the gym and getting back into shape as our #1 New Year’s resolution each and every year. If you have...

by Linda Kemp Are you interested in having an edge in your next athletic competition? If so, you likely have tried many different supplements, with differing effects. Many so-called supplements are actually banned substances that can do irreparable harm to your body and can cut your athletic career short. And other supplements are basically just vitamins and minerals that are sure to help a bit, but not do anything remarkable. However, if you have seen the ads for the acai berry, you are probably curious about whether this wonder food can help you. In short, this berry is actually a very smart...

by Rick Amorey My dog Rover finally got home from the veterinarian today. You see, for the longest time, the house that I thought was regularly cleaned turned out to have a dark secret. Apparently, the home had a black mold infestation. Black mold is a type of microscopic fungus that may become airborne and is potentially lethal when inhaled, as evidenced by what happened to Rover. Fortunately for me, the black mold grew in a place I didn’t stay in for long periods of time. But, it was one of Rover’s favorite places in the house. Like all other fungal organisms, black mold grows best in...