Tag: potassium

There's A Reason Popeye Ate Spinach

We all know that leafy green vegetables are good for you, but spinach is actually more nutritious than most of this category because of its nutrient content. Spinach is in season throughout March to May and September to October but is available all throughout the year.


Go Bananas!

Bananas are an extremely unique fruit as they are grown not from trees, but actually from giant herbs that are related to orchids and lilies. It is no surprise that this fruit is one of the most popular around the world, as they are both convenient and nutritious, not to


5 Reasons To Drink Milk

The National Academy of Sciences states that both children and adults should drink about three glasses of milk each day. But why milk? We all know that milk is filled with calcium, which is good for our bones and teeth-but why not just take a calcium supplement?


Take The Edge Off Hangovers

We’ve all been there-you had a few too many margaritas the night before and wake up with a pounding headache and a full day of things to do. A hangover is caused by dehydration of the body and produces such unpleasant effects as headaches, thirst, nausea, irritability, and tiredness.


Sweet Healthy Alternative

Stevia is a species of herbs that is native to Paraguay and commonly used as a sugar substitute. The extracts that come from this herb are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar and completely natural. This natural sweetener has been gaining popularity due to the increased use of alternate sweeteners, although this is not where this herb’s advantages end.


The Magic of Maca

If you're like most people you've probably not harvested your own Maca since, thus far, Maca has been discovered to be the highest altitude plant species in the world (but that hasn't stopped people from going up and getting it!). High up in the volcanic soil of the Peruvian Andes, Maca has been harvested for thousands of years due to its amazing ability to promote health.