Sunwarrior announces the release of their latest product, a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement, Vitamin Mineral Rush.

It’s probably not surprising to learn that the strawberry is the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. There are more than six hundred varieties of strawberries—all of which differ in size, flavor, and texture—but all varieties do all have the characteristic heart shape and red skin with yellow seeds and leafy green
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by Daisy Luther on The Organic Prepper Sometimes I think that the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds.  Instead of chemical warfare, there will be rainwater, carefully collected from the gutters of the house. Instead of soldiers in body armor and helmets, there will
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Protein is an important part of our diets. Our body needs plenty of it to create connective tissue, build muscle, aid digestion, and guide thousands of body functions and processes through the use of hormones and enzymes. There are essential amino acids that must come to us from the foods we eat as our body
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The raspberry is called an aggregate fruit because each one is made of smaller seed-containing fruits called drupelets, all of which are arranged around a hollow center. The most common type of raspberry is red-pink in color; they can actually come in a range of colors including purple, black, orange, yellow, and white. Both loganberries
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Sunwarrior announces they will exhibit at the Green Festival in Chicago where they will feature their unique, raw, plant-based proteins along with other raw, vegan supplements.

Headaches seem to be a big part of the modern world. We spend billions of dollars each year in the United States alone on pain medication. Some of that goes to fighting chronic pain, arthritis, and other problems, but a large part of those painkillers go toward alleviating our headaches. There are over 200 types
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by Jennifer Novakovich Lycopene, the major carotenoid in tomatoes, is an up-and-coming power house nutrient with an impressive spectrum of health benefits. Evidence is accumulating on lycopene’s protective effects on many chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer; it is currently a hot area for modern nutritional research. Want to know more about why tomatoes
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Vegans don’t always get the best rep when it comes to being sexy though more and more actors, musicians, and athletes are beginning to change the old stereotypes of hairy, scrawny hippies. Eating more fruits and vegetables can be sexy. Fruits and vegetables provide carotenoids that make skin tone appear healthier. That healthy glow many
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Living a plant-based lifestyle offers so many delicious options for dishes, smoothies, and snacks filled with the earth’s natural goodness! But just how effective is tap water for removing dirt, pesticides, bacteria, and the sticky finger prints of everyone who has handled your produce from mother earth to your kitchen sink?

Drew Canole, America’s number 1 Fitness Coach and Expert, talks hydration. We all know it’s super important when it comes to exercise, but it makes everything better from just making it through your work day to running a marathon. Maximize your nutrition and hydration needs with coconut water, aloe, and Liquid Vitamin Mineral Rush. http://www.facebook.com/sunwarrior
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This kale and white bean recipe can be made in just a few minutes and can be transformed into a sauce, soup, or simply eaten as-is. Kale is on the supersexy vegetable list as of late—and for good reason. It’s loaded with good-for-you nutrients including vitamin K and vitamin C, as well as minerals, amino
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Marzia Prince, Healthy Housewife, fitness trainer, and health expert, combines organic apple cider vinegar, alkaline water, and lemon to hydrate and detox first thing every morning. Learn more about Marzia Prince

Whey protein is a by-product of cheese making. The globular protein is left over and becomes a waste product for the cheese industry, Rather than dump the leftovers, the industry has invented a way to market and sell it. However, excessive consumption of whey protein has been linked to several unwanted health conditions that most
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by Thomas Nastasi On April 13, 2013, I competed in my first Obstacle Race of the 2013 season.  It was the Spartan Sprint (3.5 miles, 15+ obstacles) at Citi Field in Queens, NY.  This is a special series of Spartan races that are held at ballparks instead of mountains.  They first started this in November
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This smoothie has been rocking my world lately along with rocking my nutrition intake and recovery time.  With Spring time here in my neck of the woods, I’ve been more active outdoors (yard cleanup, pulling weeds, and working/planting in my organic garden)—ALL fun for me.  I’ve also been going to yoga class twice a week
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Cardamom is native to the evergreen forests of India. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrusy spice are now making their way into modern
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Recently my wife’s family had a reunion camp-out at a beautiful national park in Southern Utah. Everyone was there and having a great time except my wife’s brother, Dan, who was noticeably missing. When I inquired where he was, someone said he was having some kind of car trouble. Late that night he and his
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This is the way nature intended us to be, on our feet. Do you think cavemen were running around in leather shoes and high heels? Do you think the fastest runners in Africa and Ethiopia are running in Adidas or Nike shoes? I think not. In fact, when we are barefoot we are utilizing every
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By Lauren Rae TRYM Fitness, CPT & Sunwarrior contributing writer You’ve decided to make a life change. It’s time to discover and reach your new fitness goals once and for all! Whether your goals include gaining, maintaining, or losing weight, adding resistance training and building lean muscle mass is an absolute must. However, beginning a
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Transform simple leftover veggies into gorgeous pasta dishes. This one takes organic butternut squash, potatoes, and red onion and roasts them while sautéed garlic and tomatoes add flavor and brighten the dish. Then everything combines with gluten free pasta for a delicious and filling meal. Garnish with balsamic vinegar and basil. If you don’t have
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Papayas are pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as twenty inches, but those in typical supermarkets are about seven inches and weigh about a pound. The soft fruit of the papaya is a deep orange color with either yellow or pink hues and a sweet taste. Papayas contain round black seeds that are surrounded
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These scones won’t last long at any meal or get-together. Warm, delicious, and bursting with blueberry flavor, this vegetarian treat is the perfect addition to breakfast, a snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, or dessert. Blueberry Oatmeal Scones Ingredients 1 ½ cups coconut or whole wheat flour 1 ¼ cups oats 1 tablespoon baking powder
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There’s a silent epidemic going on today, lurking in the background of health issues. Actually, to many, it’s not so silent. The most common symptoms are exhaustion, depression, stress, weight gain, hair loss, heart irregularities, infertility, and even panic attacks. I don’t see how we call that silent. It sounds more like blaring and raucous
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by Kerry Potter Okay, let me be up front. I am obsessed with sleep; probably because I don’t sleep well very much. And, whenever I have a problem, it motivates me to learn everything about it. For several years now I have had an issue with disrupted sleep through the night leaving me tired, groggy,
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by Jennifer Novakovich Have you been thinking of switching to a plant-based diet but still haven’t fully committed to it? Or maybe you’re curious about why people choose that lifestyle? This article will give you the two reasons why I chose to be vegan, and why I think it’s important for more people to convert
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Celebrity raw vegan chef and Cooking Channel TV host Jason Wrobel, aka J-Wro, recreates his grandmother’s banana nut bread recipe as healthy banana nut protein bars. These bars are super easy to make with the help of a food processor. Bananas, oats, almonds, brazil nuts, coconut flour, Warrior Blend protein powder, and almond milk combine
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Acne is a nuisance, a bane of our teenage lives that likes to hang around well into adulthood for many of us. Clogged pores are to blame for both black heads and white heads. Sebum, an oily substance produced by the body, and dead skin cells, along with bacteria, can form a blockage, but there
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by Bree West Oranges are round citrus fruits that range in size and are one of the most popular fruits in the world. There are two main categories of oranges, the sweet and the bitter, with the sweet being the most common. The most popular varieties of oranges include Valencia, navel, and Jaffa oranges—as well
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Dr. Weston committed to do the Tough Mudder competition before he turned 65 and he shares his experience and what helped him get through it. Mud bogs, ice filled tanks, walls, barbed wire, crazy jumps, and electric jolts couldn’t slow him down. Don’t let the description fool you; obstacle course races (OCR) are a great
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