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When I was a young kid, I, like most American children, was told that I needed to drink lots and lots of milk. The dairy industry did a really good job of indoctrinating us into believing milk was the only...

What, you’ve never heard of tigernuts before? Well you’re not alone, the majority of Americans have never heard of tigernuts, which is crazy considering they’ve been around for a long, long time and they’re incredibly popular in Africa. In fact,...

Ok, first thing’s first. By no means am I going to assure you essential oils are a newly discovered “miracle cure’. Yes, I’m sure you’ve seen them becoming quite popular as of late. There’s a good reason for that, but they’re...

Have you ever heard of kefir? You probably have, especially if you’ve spent more than enough time in the dairy aisle. I’m not judging you…I promise! Traditional kefir is a fermented milk product similar to yogurt. It’s fizzy, got a...

Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed there are quite a few more “sweet potato offerings” out there. Whether that’s in grocery stores, fancy restaurants, or even in fast food establishments, sweet potatoes are all the rage (kind of like...

Here in North Carolina (and probably along much of the East Coast), once summer rolls around, you’ll see roadside signs advertising a “free-for-all” on berry picking. The hand-painted signs on pieces of plywood signify summer’s here, and it’s time to...

One of the most abundant summer crops in backyard gardens are green beans. Hanging from their stalks, these legumes have been bred intentionally to be both easily digestible (unlike other beans) and extremely palatable. Yes, grandmothers love making grandchildren eat...

Which Kind of Fiber You Eat Can Affect Your Health For Better Or Worse You’ve likely heard a lot about how fiber is necessary for good health, but what you might not have known is some fiber actually isn’t good for you....

Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating heartburn. For many, the treatment they end up turning to is the use of antacids to reduce the painful condition. And, since most people’s heartburn persists for days, weeks, and even months, the use of...