Superfoods that Bring Out the Best Version of Yourself

The best form of medicine is to get adequate sleep, stay active, and eat a healthy diet. While it can be easy to understand what good sleep and exercise mean, information can be contradictory to a healthy diet.

To make things simple, we’ve provided five superfoods that will never steer you wrong. These five foods will give you mental and physical energy to tackle any obstacle you face.

Here are five superfoods to eat with regularity:

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Foods to Boost Your Mood

Brain FunctionAlex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit – How are you feeling? Could your mental state use an uplift? What you are putting in your body could be contributing to the way you feel. I’m sure you have heard the famous quote from Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This saying is something to live by. Before running off to the doctor, maybe ask yourself can I find something from nature that can heal me.

This goes for mental health as well. There has been a continuous rise in people having mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Rather then beginning at the psychiatrists, try looking at your overall diet and add foods that are good for your mood. New research suggests getting the right foods into your diet regularly can shift your mental state. This includes taming your stress, reducing anxiety and fighting off depression. There are certain foods that can help give yourself a mental uplift. Continue reading

Are juicing leafy greens worth it?

juicingIs it really worth juicing leafy greens and drinking them on a daily basis? Or is it better to eat greens than drink greens?

There are many contradictory statements by various experts so it’s difficult to determine the truth. Who to believe? Should you drink smoothies at all times or eat fruit and vegetables as is?

Why people juice leafy greens

Drinking healthy smoothies is something more and more are doing, especially those looking for healthy alternatives to stay fit. We hear every day that eating greens are so important for our health. With juicing you get important health benefits within each smoothie. Continue reading