As if you needed another reason to enjoy your favorite Italian dishes, nutrition studies are boasting about the health benefits of pasta sauce. Tomatoes and tomato products are the very best sources of lycopene, which is the naturally-occurring antioxidant compound that makes foods red in color. However, not all pasta sauces are created equal, especially when you’re…
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How Many Pesticides Have you Consumed Today?
When most people think of pesticides, they envision large-scale agricultural operations spraying chemicals onto crops. However, pesticides are used in our homes, our schools, our offices, our highways, and our forests. It’s practically impossible to hide from every can of bug spray, every lawn that’s been fertilized, and every field that’s been crop dusted. Pesticides…
How to Protect Your Skin From Boiling Water Burns
One of our loyal customers recently wrote to us about a terrifying incident she had while cooking. She tripped while carrying a pot of boiling water, spilling it on the palm of her hand and causing a tremendous amount of panic and pain. Accidents happen, and unfortunately, this one has happened to a lot of…
What Is Lycopene? Are You Getting Enough Of It?
Lycopene might sound like some strange chemical, but it’s actually just the naturally occurring antioxidant compound that makes fruits and vegetables red in color. It’s one of many pigments, known as cartenoids, that fight damaging molecules that disrupt bodily cells. Lycopene Food Sources The very best sources of lycopene come from tomatoes and tomato products…
100% Pure and Natural Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Would you believe that most of the “extra virgin olive oil” on your grocery store’s shelves isn’t actually pure olive oil? It’s true! Most olive oils that enter the U.S. market are being watered down with sesame, soybean, sunflower, and peanut oil. Consumers who believe they are making the healthy transition away from chemically-processed vegetables…
Creative Everyday Uses For 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
In recent posts, we have introduced you to our very own 100% pure and natural extra virgin olive oil, looked into the marketing scandal of impure oils, and addressed questions about how to store it in your home. Since we released our olive oil, our customers have have been loving its flavor, consistency, and freshness….
Add These Healthy, Natural Seeds to Your Diet
You’re not a bird, but your body sure could benefit from eating like one! Although tiny and unassuming, seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch and can help protect your body from serious ailments. Many seeds are a good source of selenium to protect muscles from damage and copper and manganese to boost the immune system….
OliveViate: Versatile Natural Relief for Winter Skin
As the temperature drops and the furnace starts working overtime, you might notice your skin looking a little more irritated and a little less vibrant. Cold weather, low humidity, and indoor heating can wreck havoc on your skin around this time of year. One of the safest and most effective ways to combat a range…
Fish Oil Supplements for Dogs: Benefits and Dosages
You’re probably already aware how beneficial fish oil is for your health, but did you know how good it is for your dog too? Fish oil is one of the most beneficial supplements that you can add to a dog’s dinner because most don’t get enough of it in their regular diet. Fish oil has…
5 Tips for fun and safe fall hiking
For nature and fitness enthusiasts around the world, autumn is the perfect season for scenic, challenging, and relaxing hikes. Fall foliage and cooler temperatures lure hikers with varying levels of experience to the trails each year. One of the best parts about hiking is that nearly everyone can do it, and it’s usually free! But…