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It’s almost cranberry season! I saw a package of fresh cranberries at the market and thought it was the “perfect juice experiment.”

Oats are the grains of the common oat plant, Avena sativa. From being mocked as the ‘poor man’s breakfast’ oats have become an asset for many to combat bad lifestyle and poor nutrition. Full of carbohydrates, proteins and fiber, a bowl of oats in the morning is definitely a start to a healthier you...

Why are oats so healthy?

Oats are healthy because of what they contain. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients of oats:

Mind-body exercises intended to harmonize the body have been trending in our culture for years now. Yoga poses elegantly shared on our Instagram and Facebook and other social media sites picture long-limbed profiles of our friends mid-stretch with hands and toes reached out to emphasize the beautiful lines and symmetry of their practiced bodies. The pictures we share may seem vain at times; however, the positive value of these poses reflects a conscious effort toward balanced symmetry, flexibility and total alignment of the body as part of a lifestyle toward holistic health.

Whether you’re a child athlete, a studying, starving college student, or an office worker, we can all relate to that midday sluggish feeling that comes from our energy levels hitting zero. I know you know that opting for a handful of M&Ms is only going to worsen the slump, and cause a catastrophic energy crash later on. So, what can you do for a boost of energy? You can prepare healthy, energy-dense snacks that are surprisingly satisfying to help get you through the day and your tasks at hand. These five portable snacks are perfect for keeping anyone on-the-go going.

Having a strong core means having a strong body. Your core includes areas of your body from the shoulders to the pelvic floor, and almost everything we do involves using the core. To have good balance, flexibility, and stability, building up your core is key. Here are 4 other major reasons to strengthen your body’s core.

Reason 1: Good Posture

It seems a bit crazy, but pet owners aren’t the only ones following trendy diet fads. It’s becoming more and more common for pets themselves to be given diet-restricting “health” foods. Many of the pet foods that are currently riding the wave of popularity boast being grain free. So, the question remains—is grain-free pet food good or bad? The answer to that is complicated; let’s just say grain-free diets may work well for some of you, and some of your pets, but not all of them.

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably already planning out your menu for that upcoming traditional Thanksgiving feast. Since unforgivingly dry turkey will not be showing up on my dinner plate, I’m paying close attention to which seasonal fruits and veggies can steal the spotlight on the last Thursday of November. Put those boring old sides on the back burner; turn the tastiest produce November has to offer into unforgettable, out of this world dishes that will surely wow your entire family.

Chia is a species of the sage plant which produces pods filled with tiny seeds. It is a New World plant that has long been used by the Native Peoples of Central America, northern South America and southwestern North America. The term chia is the Aztec word for strength. When soaked in water, it changes into a gelatin-like consistency that was used to make refreshing drinks and porridges. The Aztecs also dried and ground the seeds to make flour for baking breads. They sprouted the seeds for salads and sprinkled them on many dishes and stored the seeds for future use.

A one-pot meal loaded with probiotics, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. In minutes you will have a breakfast cereal to boost your mood, slim your waistline and give you tons of slow release energy throughout the day.

Eating healthy becomes easier and tastier when you know how to plan your meals for optimum nutrition, with ease of preparation and copious amounts of downtime.

My, what times. We are witnessing the Kaili Yuga, my friends - the prophesized era of warfare, Monsanto, and yes, Donald J. Trump. In a time of confusion and illusion, the tendency -- and the trap -- is to feel powerless.

Oh beating hearts, we are anything but powerless.