Once upon a time, cinnamon was more valuable than gold. And while these days, most of us would rather get our hands on 24 karats instead of 24 ounces, it turns out that this aromatic tree bark could be more valuable than gold, especially when it comes to health benefits.Research ...read more

Getting in your daily greens has never been easier thanks to the influx of new greens powders that can easily be added to a morning smoothie. Made with blue-green algae like spirulina and chlorella, wheat grass, barley, alfalfa, and other fruits and vegetables, greens powders ...read more

Ghee, also known as clarified butter, has been deemed a bit of a super-fat in health circles for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are that it’s both paleo-friendly and lactose-free. But while it's currently on-trend, this butter derivative actually has a long history ...read more

Mushrooms,​ ​with​ ​their​ ​earthy, umami​ ​flavor, dense chewiness, and culinary versatility,​ ​have​ ​long​ ​been​ ​used​ ​in​ ​cuisines​ ​all​ ​over​ ​the world—they’re​ ​a​ ​staple​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Japanese​ ​diet,​ ​in​ ​numerous​ ​European​ ​regions​ ​they​ ​serve​ ​as​ ​the ...read more

Going to a trendy café to snag a turmeric latte can set you back a few dollars, while making one at home requires time, different spices, and a very stained blender. Here’s an easier way to get your golden milk fix with these ready to go turmeric blends.The Health Benefits of ...read more

Ashwagandha is a member of an exclusive class of plants known as adaptogens, so named for their ability to help our bodies adapt to stress. While this group includes over a dozen different plants, ashwagandha is a particularly special member. “It’s really considered the king of ...read more

Strikingly blue, Instagram-worthy, and touting numerous health benefits; Blue Majik is the latest superfood blowing up the nutrition and wellness world. But, what the heck is Blue Majik and does it really live up to the health hype?What is Blue Majik? Blue Majik is a proprietary ...read more

While there are juice bars on nearly every corner in major cities these days, none offer quite the same line up of health products as the superfoods haven, Moon Juice. Feeling stressed out or fighting a cold? Moon Juice has a powder, elixir, and special blend to keep you ...read more

Chlorella, a freshwater green algae, is one of the top sources of plant-based protein, perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone who wants to supplement their diet with a sustainable, vegan protein source. Chlorella stands out, with its unique nutritional makeup and loads of ...read more

When I first read about The Coconut Cult's $25 coconut yogurt, I let out an audible, "seriously?", followed by a 180-degree eye roll. Unless that yogurt came with its own coconut-bearing palm tree, I just didn’t see the point. Curiosity consumed me until I found myself at LA’s ...read more

Snapping a photo of your avocado toast for Instagram is cool and all, but ‘gramming a photo of your unicorn toast is guaranteed to get you way more likes. Literally eating the rainbow is cooler than ever, and the unicorn food trend proves it. Unlike rainbow-hued candy and sugar ...read more

Peppermint tea is more than just plain delicious. It has been proven to have some fairly amazing health and beauty benefits too. From the tips of your hair to the tips of your toes and everything in between, peppermint tea benefits can be varied and powerful.Getting to Know ...read more

Just a few years ago, when we heard the word chia, we thought more about pets with miraculous green “hair” than of the superfood seed we all know and love today. Chia seeds have since taken the health world by storm thanks to their richness in omega-3s, fiber, protein, calcium, ...read more

Note: This content was updated to reflect the latest research on turmeric.The health benefits of turmerichave been touted high and low in the past few years. And while recent research seems to show conflicting information with regard to turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, there ...read more

Each year, the superfoods game gets more hardcore. In the beginning, it was all about a bunch of kale, a sprinkle of chia seeds, a garnish of goji berries, and a slather of coconut oil. But over the years, superfood companies have begun to explore more enigmatic territories that ...read more

You don’t need to have a green thumb to master growing your own sprouts. In fact, you don’t even need to get your hands dirty! Sprouting seeds is a fun way to bring a more sophisticated DIY touch to your next meal. Sprouts are incredibly dense in nutrition and make for an ...read more