Nutrition

Whole Grains — What’s the Big Deal?

When you go to the health food store your eyes are assailed with advertisements for whole grain products. Many wonder — what’s the big deal with whole grains? To answer this question and get to the bottom of whole grains, I went straight to a prestigious medical source — the Mayo Clinic.


12 Sexy Reasons To Go Vegetarian

Considering going vegetarian? Here’s twelve great reason to stop thinking and try it out for yourself.

4. Studies show vegetarians have better sex! [2]


20 More Vegetarian Iron Sources

Are you vegetarian and worried about iron? Don’t worry, check out these 20 iron rich nuts, grains, fruits, and veggies!


Oatmeal Health Benefits

In this ode to oatmeal, we break down the many perks of adding oatmeal to your breakfast menu. For vegetarians and health food lovers alike, this yummy summary is a must read!


Top 10 iPhone Apps For Vegetarians

Bite into 5 hot vegetarian apps on Apple’s iPhone! From travel translators to in-season local produce, the iPhone just might really have “an app for everything”…


Weekly Super Food Spotlight - The Cactus

The latest arrival on the super food scene is the prickly pear cactus, according to much recent research and a new study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Diabetes Care.
Prickly Pear Cactus is grown in the western United States and Mexico.  Long a staple of traditional Mexican cuisine, the benefits of this cool plant [...]


Can We Talk…About Vegetarian Protein?

How about we cover vegetarian protein one last time in 2008? First up is how much do vegetarians need, followed by what are some good sources. Oh! and if you find this article useful, please share it with a friend.

In order to get a rough idea of how to approach getting the right amount of [...]