Functional Foods
Add coconut oil into your daily routine!
Coconut oil has rapidly grown in popularity as a result of its impressive versatility. From its health benefits and cosmetic applications, to its use in cooking, there’s not much this miracle oil cannot do. Considered a superfood, coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory – properties that allow it to impart its countless […]
Add more superfoods to your smoothies!
Remember when your mom and grandma told you to “Eat more greens?” Well guess what, they were right! Thousands of published scientific studies from around the world have confirmed the healthy wisdom of what mom and grandma always said. And that’s not all!
Now the latest research also tells us to eat the blues, the reds, […]
Are fermented foods for you?
Fermented food is not food that has gone bad – it is food that has gone… well, improved! When a healthy food is fermented, microbes magically transform it into something even more tasty and nutritious! Read on to learn more.
Why Do I Want to Eat Microbes, Again?
When a food is fermented, helpful microbes change the […]
Using ghee and MCT oils for cooking
What are MCTs?
Of the fuel sources available to the body for energy, there are two main types, namely carbs/sugar or fat. The body converts carbs/sugar into glucose, while fat is rendered into what are called ketones, an organic compound. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which make up about 66% of coconut oil, are a class of […]
The most powerful chia seeds on the planet
Salba is more than just a name. It literally defines the only two registered varieties of chia in the world—Sahi Alba 911 and Sahi Alba 912—for their consistent size, shape and off-the-charts nutritional quality. Any other chia seeds on the shelf are considered a wild crop, where the nutrition, and even species, can vary depending on […]
Why organic hemp hearts are the superfood you need
Sometimes it’s the small changes that can make the biggest impact. Instead of feeling like you need to cut things out of your diet, trying thinking of all the delicious and nutrient-dense things you can add in. One of the easiest ways to add more nutrients to your favourite foods, is to sprinkle on some […]
What is the healthiest kind of salt?
Despite recent low-sodium crazes, salt is–and always has been–essential for optimal health. We need salt and minerals to survive. Think about it. When admitted to a hospital, you are usually hooked up to an IV drip, not of water, but saline––saltwater. So, the question is not “Should I be eating salt?” but rather, “What kind […]
Coconut oil for cooking, baking and more!
Coconut oil, containing heart-healthy saturated fat, is a nutritious alternative for cooking and baking. When choosing a coconut oil keep in mind that you want it to be fresh, pure, sustainable and fair trade. Alpha DME Organic Coconut Oil is certified Fair Dinkum Fair Trade and is hand pressed from wildcrafted coconuts at the growing […]
Add more superfoods to your everyday
Remember when your mom and grandma told you to “Eat more greens?” Well guess what, they were right! Thousands of published scientific studies from around the world have confirmed the healthy wisdom of what mom and grandma always said. And that’s not all! Now the latest research also tells us to eat the blues, the […]
8 health food trends for 2018!
It’s going to be the best year ever! You are going to love how you feel, because we’ve got hundreds of quality health products to help. And, there’s more to love – check out these 8 health food trends you can look forward to in 2018.
1. Ancient Fast Food
Expect to see more ready-to-eat Paleo snack […]