As cold and flu season kicks off, many people are searching for natural remedies and supplements to offset illness. Look no further than the elderberry! Elderberry has become a popular medicinal plant used primarily as a supplement to treat cold and flu. However, it...

In its most basic form, sugar is considered a simple carbohydrate that your body uses for energy. Your body processes natural and refined sugars differently which impacts your overall health and well- being. Sugar comes in many different forms; however, the form...

Smoothie bowls have become increasingly popular over the last few years. When done correctly, the perfect parfait will more than likely end up on some social media platform. The color, the variety, and the fact that it is a healthy snack add to the allure of the bowl....

There is no denying that a plant-based diet offers health benefits to the body. However, research suggests that plant-based diets can potentially prevent certain cancers from developing. A new report released by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American...

Juices and smoothies are both a great way to increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables. There are countless flavors of juice and smoothie combinations that can be created, so there are definitely options for everyone. It is often debated which one is...

Here in Eastern North Carolina we are no stranger to hurricanes. Many of us have become quite skilled at prepping for a hurricane. However, one piece that we often overlook is a continued focus on our nutrition as we prep our pantries. It’s easy to stockpile chips,...

Carbs have been a very popular and controversial topic of discussion lately. Many people are trying out various different fad diets that instruct them to heavily restrict, or eliminate, their consumption of carbs. The idea that all carbs are bad for you and will cause...

There’s no doubt, if you are eating a plant-based diet you’ve probably been asked where you get your protein from. Today it seems like our American culture is obsessed with protein—especially protein coming from animal products. This big push to add excess protein in...

A juice cleanse describes a period of detoxing that usually involves consuming only juice for a certain length of time. The juices that a cleanse is comprised of can be any combination of both fruit and vegetable juices. During the cleansing period, it is advised to...

For years it seems that the weight loss industry is obsessed with calories. Take a stroll down the grocery aisles and you’ll see packaging claiming low calorie options. Americans have become so infatuated with calories that now major restaurants have the calorie count...