https://www.onegreenplanet.org One Green Planet - Your Guide to Conscious Choices Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:51:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 211154350 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mighty-microgreens-versus-super-sprouts/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mighty-microgreens-versus-super-sprouts/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:16:03 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1480996909 Both pack a powerful punch with an arsenal of flavor and nutrition. But, you ask, what's the difference?]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mighty-microgreens-versus-super-sprouts/feed/ 4 1480996909 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/vitamins-minerals-and-nutrients-decoded/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/vitamins-minerals-and-nutrients-decoded/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:01:15 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1480984274 Most of us have probably heard of mico- and macro-nutrients. But what exactly are they, what are the different types, and which ones are most important? And what about vitamins and minerals? Do vegetarians and vegans need to supplement? What are the best sources of calcium? What’s all the hype about vitamin D? Keep reading...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/vitamins-minerals-and-nutrients-decoded/feed/ 17 1480984274 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/hemp-seeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/hemp-seeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:50:33 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007037 Used for clothes, beauty products, paper, food, milk, pet products and more, hemp lives up to the definition of a superseed.]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/hemp-seeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/feed/ 16 1481007037 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/probiotics-health-benefits-and-vegan-options/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/probiotics-health-benefits-and-vegan-options/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:25:30 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1480978819 We’ve all heard about the benefits of probiotics for re-establishing and maintaining gut integrity and optimal health. What is the purpose of probiotics, who should consume them and for how long, and what about people on a plant-based diet? Who and for how long? Unless you’ve never been on a dose of antibiotics in your...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/probiotics-health-benefits-and-vegan-options/feed/ 7 1480978819 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-fascinating-facts-about-cows-milk/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-fascinating-facts-about-cows-milk/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2014 04:01:29 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1480996614 We are told we need to drink milk to be healthy. But, do we really? Are there any cold, hard facts about milk that contradict this health claim? There certainly are! Here are ten fascinating facts about cow's milk.]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-fascinating-facts-about-cows-milk/feed/ 520 1480996614 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/spotlight-on-stevia-health-benefits-and-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/spotlight-on-stevia-health-benefits-and-product-picks/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:59:38 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1480991794 Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or stevia, is widely grown and harvested for its sweet leaves. A member of the sunflower family, stevia is native to the Southwestern United States and South America’s subtropical and tropical regions. Stevia has been used medicinally by indigenous South American populations for over 1,500 years, and the herb has been used...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/spotlight-on-stevia-health-benefits-and-product-picks/feed/ 5 1480991794 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/why-you-should-be-eating-more-almonds-and-walnuts/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/why-you-should-be-eating-more-almonds-and-walnuts/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:54:08 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481010027 Looking for an easy and filling snack on the go? Want to finally make the perfect raw cheesecake you’ve been craving? Not sure how to include healthy fats into your diet? Well, the answers are simple– include nuts and you are good to go! Besides munching on these babies raw, roasted, spiced, or salted, nuts...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/why-you-should-be-eating-more-almonds-and-walnuts/feed/ 0 1481010027 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/redefining-all-natural-4-tips-that-can-help-you-choose-better/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/redefining-all-natural-4-tips-that-can-help-you-choose-better/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481010000 “All Natural.” These two seemingly innocent and well-intentioned words are currently creating a big stir. Following the recent lawsuit that uncovered PepsiCo Inc.’s line of Naked Juices were mistakenly labeled as “All Natural,” these two little words are now receiving widespread attention and much warranted flack, begging the question—what does “All Natural” even mean? When...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/redefining-all-natural-4-tips-that-can-help-you-choose-better/feed/ 0 1481010000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/drink-and-make-rejuvelac-for-improved-digestion-health-and-energy/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/drink-and-make-rejuvelac-for-improved-digestion-health-and-energy/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:45:45 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009911 Rejuvelac may have a weird name (and it is kind of weird), but this drink can give you a healthy energy boost, improve your digestion and has other health benefits, too. You can easily make it yourself, although you can also buy it if you prefer. (Keep reading for product picks.) What is rejuvelac? Many...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/drink-and-make-rejuvelac-for-improved-digestion-health-and-energy/feed/ 0 1481009911 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/get-your-guava-on-health-benefits-and-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/get-your-guava-on-health-benefits-and-product-picks/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:34:40 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009573 An apple a day to keep the doctor away might have been the answer some twenty years ago, but nowadays there are plenty of exotic fruits available that pack a larger nutrient punch than an apple ever will. One of these superfoods or rather, superfruits is guava, which is fairly easy to come by now...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/get-your-guava-on-health-benefits-and-product-picks/feed/ 0 1481009573 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-plant-based-sources-of-vitamin-k/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-plant-based-sources-of-vitamin-k/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:45:32 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009799 When green monsters make a decision to become more conscious about the planet and your body by choosing more plant-based foods, we become more aware of the importance of Omega’s, B Vitamins and calcium.  But, what about vitamin K???  I don’t know about you green monsters, but to me, vitamin K almost sounds like it...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-plant-based-sources-of-vitamin-k/feed/ 0 1481009799 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-plant-based-foods-packed-with-probiotics/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-plant-based-foods-packed-with-probiotics/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:57:15 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009542 Probiotics are a good bacteria that help maintain a natural balance in the intestines and protects us from harmful bacteria.  Probiotics protects us in two ways: firstly, by keeping our digestive tract healthy by replacing the lost beneficial bacteria and through our immune system, and secondly, they help maintain the correct balance of good bacteria...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-plant-based-foods-packed-with-probiotics/feed/ 0 1481009542 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-health-benefits-of-rice-vs-oats/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-health-benefits-of-rice-vs-oats/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:41:15 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009237 Grains are the staple of almost all traditional diets. Corn, rice, wheat, barley, oats, quinoa– you name it and you will find one of these carbs included in meals worldwide. And by now I’m sure you know that the secret to including these grains into a healthy diet is to stick to whole grains. Yep,...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-health-benefits-of-rice-vs-oats/feed/ 1 1481009237 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-nutrition-secrets-for-healthier-skin/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-nutrition-secrets-for-healthier-skin/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:32:30 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481008006 Image Source: Dan Zen/Flickr Acne is a common nuisance that affects about 85% of teenagers and about 50% of adults. Waking up and finding a big, red spot on your face can really put a damper on your day, leaving you less confident to strive for success. While there is overwhelming evidence for the role...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-nutrition-secrets-for-healthier-skin/feed/ 2 1481008006 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/sprouted-grains-are-they-a-healthy-choice/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/sprouted-grains-are-they-a-healthy-choice/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:25:32 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009199 Sprouted grain products are sproutin’ up everywhere. You’ve probably heard of them — maybe in sprouted-grain pasta or flour at Whole Foods — but are they really a healthy choice? To answer this question, first, let’s talk about grains in the human diet … Humans have been eating grains, like wheat, corn and rice, for...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/sprouted-grains-are-they-a-healthy-choice/feed/ 8 1481009199 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-goji-berries-vs-acai-berries-the-berry-wars/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-goji-berries-vs-acai-berries-the-berry-wars/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:18:01 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481008996 More and more green monsters are starting to explore and research all the nutritional wonders different parts of the world having been raving about for years.  Goji and Açaí berries are two such exotic wonders that have become increasingly popular throughout the past decade.  Both of these nutritionally-loaded berries possess the acclaimed status of “superfood” and...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/food-face-off-goji-berries-vs-acai-berries-the-berry-wars/feed/ 2 1481008996 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/deciphering-trends-from-truths-7-food-and-health-myth-busters/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/deciphering-trends-from-truths-7-food-and-health-myth-busters/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:00:55 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481009034 Behind every piece of food or health advice we read in a magazine or hear on TV is another piece of food or health advice that argues against it. With contrasting evidence put out by food and health yodas in the media, it is hard to know what to believe anymore. Especially with more access...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/deciphering-trends-from-truths-7-food-and-health-myth-busters/feed/ 1 1481009034 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/what-you-need-to-know-about-dha-omega-3-current-sustainability-algal-alternatives/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/what-you-need-to-know-about-dha-omega-3-current-sustainability-algal-alternatives/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:38:58 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007892 Omega 3 and 6 are examples of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are both required in the human diet; they have counteracting effects that are both vital for good health. While omega 6 promotes inflammation and clotting (important in wound healing for example), omega 3 has an anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant role. While achieving a 1:1 ratio...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/what-you-need-to-know-about-dha-omega-3-current-sustainability-algal-alternatives/feed/ 4 1481007892 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-many-benefits-of-red-algae-with-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-many-benefits-of-red-algae-with-product-picks/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:26:22 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481008133 There are many reasons why this “Plant of the Sea” has been used in Asian cuisine since prehistoric times.  Seaweed is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, it is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  If you can believe it, there are over 10,000 different types of seaweeds on our planet….wow are waters...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-many-benefits-of-red-algae-with-product-picks/feed/ 4 1481008133 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/creatine-and-plant-based-athletes/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/creatine-and-plant-based-athletes/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:50:12 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007894 Why do plant-based athletes have depleted levels of muscle creatine? Creatine is stored in our muscles. While we do make creatine in our bodies, largely in the liver and kidneys, which provides about 1g/day, about half of the creatine we make actually comes from the diet, also providing 1g/day. As a result of this 1:1...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/creatine-and-plant-based-athletes/feed/ 5 1481007894 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/3-simple-steps-to-manage-a-sweet-tooth/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/3-simple-steps-to-manage-a-sweet-tooth/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:46:38 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007898 Do you have a sweet tooth that just can’t be satisfied? Do you have a hard time passing up that piece of cake (carrot cake in my case) or adding a little extra sugar to your coffee?  While our sweet preferences have been positive forces throughout human evolution, helping our ancestors identify more nutrient and...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/3-simple-steps-to-manage-a-sweet-tooth/feed/ 0 1481007898 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/all-you-need-to-know-about-kombucha-learn-how-to-make-it/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/all-you-need-to-know-about-kombucha-learn-how-to-make-it/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:47:29 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007946 When my mom spotted my SCOBY atop my refrigerator, I bet she never imagined that that round, rubbery, icky looking disc floating in a bottle was something I used in my culinary nutrition pursuits (or maybe she did actually, as she does think many of my food philosophies and recipes a tad far-out). You see,...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/all-you-need-to-know-about-kombucha-learn-how-to-make-it/feed/ 5 1481007946 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/heart-meds-vs-plant-based-diets-which-comes-out-on-top/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/heart-meds-vs-plant-based-diets-which-comes-out-on-top/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:19:36 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007896 With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the U.S, accounting for one in every sixth death, over 885,000 deaths and over $634.2 billion in medical costs per year. LDL cholesterol, which is a large contributor to the development of heart disease, is over healthy limits in about 48% of the U.S. adult...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/heart-meds-vs-plant-based-diets-which-comes-out-on-top/feed/ 6 1481007896 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/beyond-flax-other-healthy-seed-oils-to-try/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/beyond-flax-other-healthy-seed-oils-to-try/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:15:47 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007850 I am pretty sure all of us green monsters have all heard how amazing flax oil is for us.  We know it is loaded with essential fatty acids (EFA’s) like Omega 3 and 6 that are essential for our body to function and it is green monster friendly.  So if flax seed oil isn’t a...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/beyond-flax-other-healthy-seed-oils-to-try/feed/ 0 1481007850 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-strange-but-healthy-foods/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-strange-but-healthy-foods/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007603 Some of the world’s healthiest foods look a bit, well, unappetizing and even a little scary. We’ve already raved about a few strange health foods including blue-green algae, chlorella, and ginkgo biloba. Now we bring you a list of 10 bizarre fruits and vegetables that may have alien-like features but taste amazing and do wonders...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-strange-but-healthy-foods/feed/ 0 1481007603 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/detoxing-with-herbs-tips-health-benefits-recipes-and-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/detoxing-with-herbs-tips-health-benefits-recipes-and-product-picks/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:40:05 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007456 There are probably times where your body will feel slow, rundown and sluggish. If that’s the case, you either need to get more sleep, or you need to detox. Detoxing will help clean out your insides and remove toxins and excess fluids that have invaded your body and stolen your energy. And not only that, it could...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/detoxing-with-herbs-tips-health-benefits-recipes-and-product-picks/feed/ 2 1481007456 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-uses-of-argan-oil-with-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-uses-of-argan-oil-with-product-picks/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:45:22 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007330 There is a buzz about argan oil being a “miracle ingredient” and rightfully so with it’s high levels of vitamin E, F, antioxidants and fatty acids, no wonder it is referred to as “liquid gold”. Argan oil is extracted from the nuts of the Argan tree, found primarily in Morocco (Now it makes sense!!). Here...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-uses-of-argan-oil-with-product-picks/feed/ 5 1481007330 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-superfruits-that-are-great-for-your-health/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-superfruits-that-are-great-for-your-health/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:33:26 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007388 Image Source: Madeleine Ball/Flickr We all have busy schedules. Between deadlines, meetings, and carving out time for our families, we don’t always have much time to spend examining labels in the grocery store. Luckily, we’re here to help you identify the superfruits that will maximize your body’s productivity and health. You may remember that a...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-amazing-superfruits-that-are-great-for-your-health/feed/ 1 1481007388 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-health-benefits-of-green-tea-with-organic-fair-trade-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-health-benefits-of-green-tea-with-organic-fair-trade-product-picks/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:30:09 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007553 Is green tea really as great for you as they say? Yep, it is. Without a doubt, green tea is probably one of the best beverages you can consume, next to water. While it comes from the same Camellia sinensis plant as all other tea varieties, green tea is processed from unfermented leaves and therefore...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/10-health-benefits-of-green-tea-with-organic-fair-trade-product-picks/feed/ 12 1481007553 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-eating-sprouts-sprouting-tips/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-eating-sprouts-sprouting-tips/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007533 Start sprouting and it’s like having a mini garden in the house year round!  And you get to harvest and eat tiny little plants whenever you desire! One of the main food preparation techniques used in raw cuisine, sprouting is quite simple and it allows for the inclusion of a wide array of grains, nuts...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-eating-sprouts-sprouting-tips/feed/ 4 1481007533 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/blue-green-algae-health-benefits-uses-and-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/blue-green-algae-health-benefits-uses-and-product-picks/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:56:58 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007053 So you’ve been told to  “eat your greens,” right?  But what about your algae? Yes, it may seem a strange thought, the consumption of prokaryotic microorganisms,  but blue-green algae, in organic form, is a wonderful nutrient-rich food.  When we talk about blue-green algae, we are referring to a large and diverse group of simple, plant-like...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/blue-green-algae-health-benefits-uses-and-product-picks/feed/ 4 1481007053 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/flaxseeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/flaxseeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481007273 They’re golden, tiny, tasty and perhaps one of the most wholesome seeds to sprout from our beautiful earth–they’re flaxseeds, and no matter what form you eat them in, the nutritional benefits are plentiful. The use of flax dates as far back as Ancient Egyptian times, where flax fibers were used to produce linen. Over time...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/flaxseeds-health-benefits-tips-and-recipes/feed/ 5 1481007273 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/ginkgo-biloba-health-benefits-and-product-recommendations/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/ginkgo-biloba-health-benefits-and-product-recommendations/#comments Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:05:16 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006946 Wisdom! Knowledge! Clarity! Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living tree species, and while it may not be a magic potion, it has long been used medicinally because of its varied health benefits. These tough, hardy trees have short branches with fan-shaped leaves and stinky, inedible fruits. Although Chinese herbal medicine has long used both the...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/ginkgo-biloba-health-benefits-and-product-recommendations/feed/ 1 1481006946 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/juice-fasting-basics-benefits-tips-and-recipes/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/juice-fasting-basics-benefits-tips-and-recipes/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:30:26 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006981 There are plenty of ways to detox and rid your body of toxins, but juice fasting (also known as “juice cleansing”) has made its way into the spotlight as one of the most popular ways to do so. And it’s for a good reason–when juice fasting, your body is still getting the calories and nutrients...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/juice-fasting-basics-benefits-tips-and-recipes/feed/ 13 1481006981 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-wonder-herb-health-benefits-of-ginseng-with-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-wonder-herb-health-benefits-of-ginseng-with-product-picks/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006935 “Wonder of the World” With a name and meaning like that, it must be a powerful herb!  Yes, herbal ginseng has been used for thousands of years to improve people’s overall health and well-being.  Generally, when we speak of “ginseng,” we are referring to a specific species within a group of slow growing perennial plants...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-wonder-herb-health-benefits-of-ginseng-with-product-picks/feed/ 2 1481006935 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-feel-good-fruit-king-health-benefits-of-baobab-with-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-feel-good-fruit-king-health-benefits-of-baobab-with-product-picks/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:01:18 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006509 We all want to feel good, right?  So get lots of sleep, plenty of exercise, and eat your fruits and veggies!  And maybe eat a little extra baobab fruit, since it is known as the “feel good fruit” after all. Baobab is the fruit of the Adansonia,  a species of tree native to Africa.  With...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-feel-good-fruit-king-health-benefits-of-baobab-with-product-picks/feed/ 0 1481006509 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-adding-black-cherry-concentrate-to-your-diet/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-adding-black-cherry-concentrate-to-your-diet/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:25:39 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006464 Black cherry, or prunus serotina, is a woody tree plant that is native to North America. The fruit, the reddish-black bulbs that we all know and love, supply many vitamins and powerful phtyochemicals and antioxidants including anthocyanins and polyphenols.  Thanks to this fruits’ rich nutritional profile, companies have begun bottling not only the juice of...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/health-benefits-of-adding-black-cherry-concentrate-to-your-diet/feed/ 0 1481006464 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-5-everyday-uses-for-coconut-oil-with-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-5-everyday-uses-for-coconut-oil-with-product-picks/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:10:21 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006370 Coconuts are one of those foods that has the most euphoric smell and taste on the planet.  The coconut is used in everything from creams, sunscreens, to water and milk, to candles, to shampoos, to soaps, to baking and cooking, to candy and ice cream and even in your favorite alcoholic beverages.  Everybody loves the...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/top-5-everyday-uses-for-coconut-oil-with-product-picks/feed/ 4 1481006370 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:07:17 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006421 If you are looking for a rich, real, unadulterated taste sensation that is ram-packed full of antioxidant goodies, raw cacao is your poison. Cacao is a top source of antioxidants that may help lower risk of heart attack and certain cancers, and also might reduce inflammation! Learn more about the health benefits of raw cacao...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao/feed/ 4 1481006421 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/are-raw-or-cooked-vegetables-better-for-your-health/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/are-raw-or-cooked-vegetables-better-for-your-health/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:41:56 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006321 We all know that vegetables are great for us and do us a world of wonders, but when it comes to HOW we eat them, we don’t really think about it much at all. The way we cook our food, how long  and at what temperature we cook it changes the way it reacts and...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/are-raw-or-cooked-vegetables-better-for-your-health/feed/ 0 1481006321 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-battle-of-the-health-beverages-juices-vs-smoothies/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-battle-of-the-health-beverages-juices-vs-smoothies/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:15:55 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006349 Juicing and smoothies are both hailed as healthy ways to pack in a ton of plant-based nutrition. But which is really better? The simple answer is “Both!” This infographic breaks it down a bit and tells you all you need to know the pros and cons of these two amazing health beverages. Want more information...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/infographic-battle-of-the-health-beverages-juices-vs-smoothies/feed/ 0 1481006349 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-miracle-superfruit-all-about-the-health-benefits-of-garcinia-cambogia/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-miracle-superfruit-all-about-the-health-benefits-of-garcinia-cambogia/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:30:10 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006124 Garcinia gummi-gutta  (formally scientifically known as Garcinia Cambogia) is a species of garnica tree native to Indonesia, and also found in Asia, Africa, and India. The fruit itself resembles a small pumpkin that can range in size from that of a small orange to a larger grapefruit, and is generally green when unripe, and varies...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/a-miracle-superfruit-all-about-the-health-benefits-of-garcinia-cambogia/feed/ 0 1481006124 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/cranky-pants-much-8-foods-that-can-improve-your-mood/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/cranky-pants-much-8-foods-that-can-improve-your-mood/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:14:07 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006112 How’s your mood?  How’s your diet?  Ever think that the two are related?  Of course!  We have all been there: after a long tough week we decide we “deserve” to splurge, and pleasure our taste buds with a rich, fatty, downright sinfully delicious dinner out Friday night.  Only to wake up with a nasty sugar...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/cranky-pants-much-8-foods-that-can-improve-your-mood/feed/ 3 1481006112 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/natural-remedies-to-keep-your-immune-system-strong/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/natural-remedies-to-keep-your-immune-system-strong/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:24:36 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005750 You are starting to feel run down, tired, depleted and flu like systems are lurking about inside.  Oh no, you are thinking to yourself I should have got more rest, took more Vitamin C, drank more fluids and ate more vegetables. Having a strong Immune System is so much more then just fighting off that...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/natural-remedies-to-keep-your-immune-system-strong/feed/ 0 1481005750 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/guarana-get-energized-with-this-amazonian-superfruit/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/guarana-get-energized-with-this-amazonian-superfruit/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:23:54 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005740 Guarana (gwa-ra-NAH) is the fruit of a climbing, flowering shrub native to Venezuela and northern Brazil in the Amazon rain forest. The small fruits range in color from brown to red, and contain black seeds which are partially covered by a white fleshy, covering, or arils. The appearance of the open fruit has been likened...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/guarana-get-energized-with-this-amazonian-superfruit/feed/ 0 1481005740 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-healthiest-breakfast-options/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-healthiest-breakfast-options/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:45:23 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481006024 Whether you’re a self-proclaimed health nut or are trying to incorporate healthier choices into your routine, you’ve probably heard by now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But do you know why? And does the type of breakfast you eat really make that big of a difference? Breaking the Fast: Eating...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/5-healthiest-breakfast-options/feed/ 0 1481006024 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/4-all-natural-chill-pills-for-stress-and-anxiety/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/4-all-natural-chill-pills-for-stress-and-anxiety/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:03:34 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005766 Your hands are clammy, you feel uneasy, you keep running to the washroom to wash your hands, you feel your heart beating faster, your whole body feels tense and the night before you couldn’t sleep. We have all felt anxiety at sometime in our life from the first presentation at work, to standing up infront...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/4-all-natural-chill-pills-for-stress-and-anxiety/feed/ 3 1481005766 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-strike-a-balance-with-bad-ingredients-in-a-healthy-diet/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-strike-a-balance-with-bad-ingredients-in-a-healthy-diet/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:25:44 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005350 When it comes to striking a balance in a healthy diet, there are several ingredients that seem to provide little more than confusion. There’s an endless stream of contradictory diet information concerning everything from sugar and salt to coffee and cocoa. For those striving to eat more healthily, it can be hard to sort through...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/how-to-strike-a-balance-with-bad-ingredients-in-a-healthy-diet/feed/ 0 1481005350 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-ultimate-super-spice-health-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-ultimate-super-spice-health-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:18:07 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005399 Hot, hot, heat & healthy! The history of cayenne peppers can be traced to Central and South America, regions where cuisine is known to have some serious hot and spicy flavors.   Available all year long, cayenne pepper is a member of the Capsicum family of vegetables, which are more commonly known as chili peppers.  The...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/the-ultimate-super-spice-health-benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/feed/ 0 1481005399 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mulberry-health-benefits-tips-and-product-picks/ https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mulberry-health-benefits-tips-and-product-picks/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:45:53 +0000 https://www.onegreenplanet.org/?p=1481005708 Three beats one!  The super powered pint size mulberry comes in a trio of types:  the white mulberry, native to eastern and central China, the red or American mulberry, native to the eastern United States, and the black, with roots stemming from western Asia.  The fruit of the large, deciduous Morus tree, these 2-5 cm...]]> https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/vegan-health/mulberry-health-benefits-tips-and-product-picks/feed/ 1 1481005708