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Coconut Water by Vita Coco®
Vita Coco’s an all-natural, super-hydrating, fat-free, cholesterol-free, nutrient-packed, potassium-stacked, mega-electrolyte coconut water! What is Coconut Water? Many people seem to get coconut water a little mixed up with coconut milk, but there’s a big difference between the two. Coconut water comes from inside younger coconuts filled with a clear, electrolyte-rich juice that contains zero fat and zero cholesterol. Coconut milk is what is produced from grating the coconut meat of older, brown coconuts: a white, rich liquid containing oils...
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How to Make Sense of Your Cholesterol Levels
Did you know that cholesterol is required in several important body functions? That’s right, you actually need cholesterol! Conventional doctors will neglect to tell you this, and unnecessarily prescribe statins or cholesterol-lowering drugs, putting you at risk of well-documented side effects. Why? Pharmaceutical drugs are big business! Of course, that’s another story entirely. Check out this infographic about cholesterol and help others by sharing this with your family and friends! Feel free to follow us, however you...
Read MoreIs Organic always more expensive?
I was just as my local grocery store and found something worth mentioning (oh, and making a short video clip of it, of course!)… Organic avocados were cheaper than conventionally grown avocados. Here’s my proof: Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Hostess Brand Files for Bankruptcy
Hostess Brands Files for Bankruptcy In the news this week, I found out that Hostess (who makes fatty and sugar treat such as Twinkie’s) has filed for Bankruptcy. “Hostess went through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2004 and had trouble regaining its footing afterwards, in spite of investments and loans from private equity firms and hedge funds. The Journal reports that Hostess has lined up financing that would allow it to continue operating while in bankruptcy, so its...
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Benefits and Sources of Vitamin A
There are two main sources that you can obtain vitamin A naturally. 1) Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes from animal foods such as calf liver. 2) Vitamin A comes from Carotenoids (alpha-, beta-, and gamma- carotene) which our bodies convert into Vitamin A and comes from many fruits and vegetables. Check out the many health benefits of Vitamin A and find out how to get more of it in your healthy lifestyle! Health Benefits of Vitamin...
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