Vanessa Rae Romero
Soak Your Strawberries
Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a shopper’s guide to pesticides in produce. The clean fifteen are those foods with the lowest pesticide… [Continue Reading]
Coffee. Good, Bad, or Bulletproof?
My favorite part of the day begins shortly after I wake up. Our home is cold from turning down the thermostat overnight–there’s a little bit… [Continue Reading]
9 Health Benefits of Ghee
Whether you are a regular or new reader of Healthy Living How To, one of the things you might notice, is the use of “ghee”… [Continue Reading]
All About Avocados
The avocado comes from a tree native to Central Mexico. While it is common to refer to the avocado as a vegetable, botanically speaking it… [Continue Reading]
10 Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric, a cousin to ginger, is a well known spice. It is a staple in India and Indian cuisine, where over 90% of the world’s… [Continue Reading]
Eggs and Cholesterol. How Many Eggs Can You Safely Eat?
Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. However, eggs have gotten a bad reputation because the yolks are high in cholesterol. In fact, a… [Continue Reading]
Fruit Juice. Just as Unhealthy as a Soft Drink?
Fruit juice is often perceived as healthy. That’s understandable, given that it is natural and has the word “fruit” in it. However… what many people fail to… [Continue Reading]
8 Reasons Saturated Fat Is Good For You
Saturated fat is bad for you, right? If you asked 100 people that question, 99 would probably agree with you. We’ve wrongfully vilified this important… [Continue Reading]
The Bitter Truth About Sweet Drinks
Teens and adolescents, when left to their own devices, often make poor choices when it comes to the food and beverages they put in their… [Continue Reading]
The 30 Best Veggies For Spring
We’ve mentioned before how important it is to eat in-season vegetables (preferably local). Since spring’s finally here, we thought we’d share the 30 best vegetables that… [Continue Reading]
Canola Oil: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Fats in the diet are extremely important. Without the right ones, our bodies can not function properly. However… there is a lot of confusion out there about the health… [Continue Reading]
9 Reasons To Pass On Processed Food
Resisting the urge to drink that soda pop or eat those chips can be tough, especially if you have grown accustomed to eating these highly… [Continue Reading]
10 Popular Foods That Drain Energy And Pack On The Pounds
For an activity that most people do multiple times each and every day, eating is embroiled in confusion and controversy. Or rather, not the act of eating,… [Continue Reading]
How To Pick The Perfect Avocado
Did you know that avocados do not ripen on the tree? They ripen or “soften” after they have been harvested. Hass avocados are unique from… [Continue Reading]
Why You Should Indulge In Dark Chocolate Daily
Why You Should Indulge In Dark Chocolate Daily written by Mark Sisson and originally published at MarksDailyApple.com, is syndicated with exclusive permission for Healthy Living How To. I hate making… [Continue Reading]
5 Myths About Protein Intake
Higher-protein diets have consistently shown to deliver better weight loss results than low-calorie, high-carb, moderate protein diets. Fitness enthusiasts and body builders have known this… [Continue Reading]
Top 10 Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has become very popular in alternative health circles, despite the fact that for many years it was considered a “bad” fat due to… [Continue Reading]
Four Benefits Of Mustard That You May Not Know
The mustard plant comes from the genus of plants (Brassica) that contains such potent and nutritious members as horseradish, cress, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts…. [Continue Reading]
Butter vs. Margarine – Why I Trust Cows Over Chemists
There is a massive amount of nutrition misinformation on the internet. Even the professionals themselves often say things that challenge common sense and don’t seem to… [Continue Reading]
Can Coffee Really Improve Memory?
For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tea leaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to a coffee… [Continue Reading]