Supplements are rapidly becoming a staple in many consumers’ diets around the world. An estimated 60% of consumers take vitamins and other supplements on a daily basis. Within the United States, there is a very even spread of supplement users across all demographics. Within various age demographics, supplement usage between the ages of 18 and… Read More
Category: Dieting & Nutrition
Digestive health is a hot topic in America. 20 million Americans suffer from a chronic digestive disease. Looking worldwide, 62% of people suffer from digestive issues at least once a year. Digestive issues range in severity from diarrhea to colorectal cancer. Even mild digestive issues can cause intense pain and discomfort. What causes so many… Read More
Canning is one of the most reliable and economical forms of food processing available today. Believed to have been invented in the early 1800s, it was first employed to preserve food for the military troops while out on deployment, but then grew in popularity to become a standard way of preserving and delivering food to… Read More
French onion soup is a classic for a reason, but chopping all those onions can turn you into a crying mess. Not to mention, you may not always have the ingredients on hand. We also think it’s a good idea to always have some pantry-friendly soup mixes or ready-made soup available for emergencies and quick… Read More
Having healthy veg-packed meals is important, but sometimes cooking from scratch isn’t an option, perhaps due to time constraints or because you don’t have any fresh produce at home and can’t get to the store. Butternut squash soup is jam-packed with nutrient-rich squash and is great as a light lunch or a more hearty meal… Read More
Red beans and rice is a staple dish for many. Hailing from New Orleans, it has its origins in Louisiana Creole cuisine but has become popular to eat all over the United States, and even the world. While you can quite easily make red beans and rice from scratch yourself, sometimes it’s nice to have… Read More
Pinto beans are the most popular dried beans in the U.S. This is not without good reason. Pinto beans are versatile (you can serve mashed pinto beans as an appetizer or add pinto beans to soups, salads, and main dishes), easy to prepare, and relatively inexpensive. Pinto beans are also loaded with nutrients like vitamin… Read More
Many people choose brown rice over white rice, mostly because of its health benefits. Due to its whole grain nature, brown rice is naturally rich in healthy, gut-friendly fiber that contributes towards good digestion. Brown rice also has a low glycemic index, which means that it’s great for giving you long-lasting energy and keeping you… Read More
Great for busy people, rice pilaf (or pilau) dishes don’t take too long to whip up and can be eaten as a side, snack, or even as a meal in itself (just add some seafood or meat to bulk it up). Because you can prepare rice pilaf in a single pan, you don’t have to… Read More
If you need a healthy protein for your lunch or dinner, try reaching for black beans. Also called “turtle” beans, they’re small and oval-shaped (smaller than pinto beans), black with a light cream interior, and have a dense, hearty taste. Originating in South America, black beans have now gained popularity throughout the world for their… Read More
