It is a story repeated over, and over again in the more developed countries: the people have plenty to eat, but many suffer from diets low in essential nutrients. In essence—they are starving in the midst of abundance. How can that be? At the base of the situation are nutrients [...]

Everyone is aware of the importance of a healthy diet to encourage high levels of energy, maintain good health generally and make sure that the rigours of each day can be endured. The importance of maintaining a diet that is rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish and lean [...]

These swell summer months align themselves with a number of variables that inspire higher levels of liquid consumption: social events like patios and BBQs, physiological events such as dehydration and sweating, that deplete us of our natural juices. Our bodies require the maintenance of a liquid balance that allows our [...]

I like to pride myself on being somewhat of a Healthy B*tch. I’m not perfect, but I try to -as often as possible- exercise the best possible judgment when choosing content, origin and benefit of what I put in my body (outside of happy hour, of course). Healthy B*tch Daily [...]

Believe it or not, rice is very important for any healthy diet. After all, it is a great complex carbohydrate source and goes well with protein alternatives for meat dishes that are full of saturated fat. Rice is actually one of the reasons why Asian diets are extremely low in [...]

Eating organic? Great! But just what does ‘organic’ really mean when it comes to your food? Check out the infographic below for details on just how eco-friendly your food is.

Is beef bad for our health? No, but there are certainly healthier means to eat beef, so that it doesn’t deteriorate our health. Beef is a rich source of protein, selenium, zinc, iron and vitamin B. The leaner options available help in weight loss and maintaining a better cardiovascular health [...]

  The average person has a hectic and frantic lifestyle sometimes not making it easy to eat well and be active. If you are watching your waistline then it’s important to eat the right foods, however it’s not always easy when hunger kicks in at home or at work. When [...]

Since becoming vegetarian, I enjoy cooking shows like I imagine men enjoy watching strippers – we can look but we can’t touch. Unlike many vegetarians I know, giving up meat was a huge sacrifice – I loved the taste, the texture, the smell, the sauces – I guess it was [...]

Your health is very important. You can be rich, have all the material things you want and even have wonderful relationships with special people. Unfortunately all of this can disappear if you do not take care of your health. If your body is not functioning at an optimum level, you [...]