How Chia Seeds Can Help You Manage Your Weight Written by Lily Daniels Don't be fooled by the apparent obscurity of chia seeds – this tiny ‘super-seed’ can hold answers for you if you want to lose weight, repress hunger and maintain a healthy, nutritious lifestyle. What are chia seeds? Chia seeds are black and [...]

By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN Professor, Super Nutrition Academy As hard as we try, we can never escape the flood of conflicting and misleading information regarding protein. Unfortunately, the notion that we need to consume tons of protein has been propagated, almost exclusively, by supplement companies. After all, if we need more protein, then [...]

  The first sweetener ever to be used by humans was honey. It dates back to 2100 B.C. where it was mentioned in sacred and biblical texts. More than just a sweetener for food, throughout history, honey developed a deeper meaning for the word sweetness. It is said to have the ability to sweeten your [...]

Superfoods have become a big trend lately, but is there scientific backing to the nutrient contents of these foods? The reason some foods are termed superfoods is because their nutrient content exceeds in comparison to other foods. Let’s take a look at two popular superfoods and weigh out their benefits and drawbacks. This is Part [...]

Raw foods are very important and very undervalued in our society today. We are living in an industrialized world that makes it cheaper and easier to eat processed foods than healthy foods straight from nature. The best raw foods are fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that have not been dried, juiced, powdered, or processed. [...]

Nutritious, affordable, and delicious. Beans are a popular staple in countries all over the world and to top it all off, they may even help save your life! Beans are a high protein, high fiber food that has almost no fat. The USDA says that diets that include beans may reduce your risk of heart [...]