Constipation is a touchy subject, but one that needs some attention as it's such a common issue for so many people. I know that most of us don't like to talk about our bowels, but there's really nothing to be...
People ask me all the time why I avoid wheat and say "what’s the big deal with gluten"? Why is it that all of a sudden gluten is getting so much press? Recently we’ve learned that gluten intolerance is the most...
When you think of raw food, what do you picture in your mind? If you're imagining gourmet nut-based raw desserts, dehydrated meals, and other time intensive recipes, then it's understandable why you and many others may have scoffed at...
Drop the “Diet” & Find Peace at Mealtime
By Brooke Seiz, Nutrition Therapist
What do you feel when you think about food? Desperation? Sweet content? Guilt? Nurtured? Or maybe you’ve spent all day planning the next big diet…. Perhaps these questions...
“Americans are overfed and undernourished.” What does that mean? It means that as a nation, Americans are eating plenty of calories but are not getting the nourishment their bodies need. We are a malnourished nation, suffering from high rates of...
Craving something salty & crunchy? How about a real, whole food solution to your dilemma of healthy over happy. You can have both!
Some people believe that yams are actually toxic when consumed raw, so even though they are used...
Artificial and zero calorie sweeteners have proven to be dangerous and quite harmful for our health. Did you know that when you eat (or drink) something with a zero calorie sweetener in it, your brain anticipates that calories will...
These days, buying organic food has become a lot more mainstream than it was, and it is easier to buy organic produce than ever before. The availability of organic markets and organic farms are making organic food accessible and...
Many of you have asked us about which juicers we recommend and why. There are a few things to consider when looking at juicers, and so we are here to clear up any confusion!
How many types of juicers are...
We get asked almost every day on Young and Raw whether or not it is advised to do a detox or cleanse while breast-feeding or pregnant. The short answer to this question is no. The long answer is that there...
