Nutrition
The Truth About the 80-10-10 Diet
While in Asia, I was surrounded by so many exotic and delectable fruits—and this is what got me thinking about addressing the questions and thoughts I had about the “80-10-10 diet.” In this detailed post, I’m going to cover the basics of what it is, the pros and cons...
Everything You Need to Know About the New Nutrition Labels from the FDA
Next time you walk into the grocery store, stop for a second and just gaze at the vast ocean of aisles of processed, packaged and prepared foods. The whole foods in the store are definitely and obviously in the minority now. Walk past the inner aisles and you'll feel...
A SAD History of the Standard American Diet and Where We Went Wrong
Look around as you drive or walk, well, just about anywhere. What you see is a vast number of quick foods, whether neatly packaged up in a convenience store or available at a drive-thru for 99 cents. It can be tempting. Now, look around a little more. What else do you...
The Optimal Amount of Water You Can Drink to Stay Hydrated and Avoid Bloating
I know it’s confusing -- no one seems to know exactly how much water you should drink. But one thing I do know is that you need to drink plenty of water every day to keep your body healthy and beat bloat and fluid retention. Sounds weird, right? How can adding more...
9 Superfoods to Restore Energy When You Are at Your Most Drained
So your kid woke you up at 4 AM and refused to go back to sleep, and you have a meeting at 3:00 this afternoon. Or maybe you have plans that are a little later than you’d really like for them to be tonight, and you’re expected to be upbeat when you’d really rather be...
What Foods to Avoid If You Want to Smell Your Best
No one wants to smell bad, but your diet can really have an impact on how you smell, whether it’s in your sweat, on your breath, or causing gas. Any of those issues can be pretty embarrassing. Here’s a list of what foods to avoid if you want to smell your best....
The 30 Best Veggies That Are Naturally Ripe in the Spring
I've mentioned before how important it is to eat in-season vegetables (preferably local). Since spring’s finally here, I thought I'd share the 30 best vegetables that are naturally ripe in the spring so you can add variety to meals and a sense of fun and adventure to...
You’ll Be Shocked When You Find Out Where Your Food Was Grown—7 Reasons to Eat Local
The United States imports more of its food than ever from all over the world, but it’s important to eat local food when you can. “Local” or “regional” food is generally accepted to be produce that’s grown up to 100-250 miles from where the consumer lives, and today...
Realize Yourself Podcast #13: Become Powerful Through Focus!
Today, Kim and Tony discuss the importance and power of developing and maintaining focus. They offer tips for building focus during day-to-day activities and the little changes you can make in your life to really cultivate a trained, focused mind. This focus will...
5 Ways You Are Ruining Your Digestive Health in the Hour After You Eat
Maybe you’re enjoying a much healthier diet and better habits these days as part of the Solluna lifestyle -- that’s great! But you could still be hindering your digestion in ways you’re not aware of. Improper digestion can lead to discomfort, bloating, weight gain,...
