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Happy Halloween! Welcome to October, The air is slowly cooling, leaves are falling from the trees, the outdoors become covered in deep colours of orange, red and brown, the distinct aroma of bonfires tickle our nostrils, our favourite fruits and vegetables come into season and probably the most well known event October is known for...Halloween! Halloween has been a favourite annual event for decades, beginning  from Celtic Harvest Festivals. Today we celebrate Halloween in various ways, the most common would be a big party, dressing up in comedic and spooky costumes, carving pumpkins, knocking on your neighbours door for candy, the traditional 'Trick or Treat' With this in mind we thought we would share Healthy Hints &amp; Tips for an alternative Halloween. Maybe you want to reduce added sugar from your or your families diet? Or simply to try some new exciting foods? 1. Seeds - Pumpkin,Sunflower,Black Sesame seeds Seeds are easy to nibble, savoury to taste and black sesame seeds give a spooky look to compliment the theme. You could roast seeds with a splash of Soy or Tamari sauce, Salt and Pepper, spices like Paprika, Chilli flakes Rich in fibre, essential fats, minerals for overall health. 2.  <span style="color: #9900ff; font...

Menopause is the transitory period in a woman's life when menstruation and fertility come to an end. It's considered official after 12 months without a menstrual period. Your body will go through hormonal changes that will bring about a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and weight gain. The average age for women in the U.S. to enter menopause is 51. One of the best and most natural ways to combat the symptoms of menopause is exercise. Menopause symptoms can be difficult to deal with, but exercise can help you address some of them in a natural, healthy way. Your diet can also play a prominent role in the management of symptoms. Benefits of Exercise During Menopause Regular physical activity has numerous benefits for menopausal women. Exercise boosts your mood, prevents weight gain, strengthens bones, and reduces the risk of cancer and other serious diseases. The hormonal shifts that occur during menopause affect your body and mind in many different ways. Women may gain weight more easily and find it more difficult to lose it. Fat may accumulate in specific areas more than others. The stomach is a problem area for many women. Excess weight can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease . Menopausal women often struggle with anxiety, depression, and mood swings.  Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms are often prescribed Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) to manage the effects. The problem with this is they can have certain side effects or even lead to addiction. By using exercise and other natural treatments women could avoid having to go on the drug completely. Exercise releases endorph...

Native to North America, blueberries have long been popular for their sweet, delicious taste and now they are even more popular because of the nutrients they bring in a small package. Specifically, people have discovered that blueberries are packed with antioxidants , those chemicals that mitigate the damage done to the cells by free radical molecules. About Blueberries Blueberries are found on acid-loving bushes that can grow to several feet in height. During the spring, the bush bears many white or pink bell-shaped flowers that turn into berries later on in the summer. In the fall, the oval leaves of the blueberry bush turn bright red-orange. To produce fruit, most blueberry bushes need to cross-pollinate with different varieties. Varieties include highbush blueberries, which can be grown throughout the United States; lowbush blueberries, which are found in New England and rabbit-eye blueberries, which are only grown in the south and the west of the United States. Lowbush blueberries tend to be wild, while highbush blueberries are cultivated. The skin of the blueberry ranges from blue to deep purple-black depending on the cultivar. They also have a lovely, whitish "bloom." This bloom is not only pretty but protects the berry’s skin from pathogens. The skin is thin and encloses flesh that holds seeds so tiny that they're barely noticeable when the fruit is eaten. Blueberries are given their distinctive color by nutrients called anthocyanin flavonoids, which are antioxidants. One hundred grams of wild blueberries contain 558 milligrams of anthocyanin. Blueb...

Do you want to live a more sustainable and healthy life? The world is entering a new age of food that is necessary for its own survival and ours. Eating local, organic, or vegan cuisine is a great way to help yourself and the planet. Plus, this lifestyle is easy to stick to. There won't be as many ups and downs as you see with crash diets. Eat Sustainable Foods Are you thinking about becoming a vegan? Do you already eat a plant-based organic diet? It is the most sustainable way to improve your lifestyle. So, how do you get started? Where can you improve? Eat Locally Farming equals food. Without everyday farmers, fresh, organic, and healthy produce would not be available. They literally put bread on the table. However, much of society's food is produced at corporate factory farms. These places take jobs away from the average cultivator. They use large quantities of pesticides, herbicides, and produce insane amounts of pollution. Not so healthy, right? The best way to keep your diet sustainable is to eat locally. Support your neighbors by purchasing sustainable groceries. Try buying most of your produce from the local farmer's market or grocery store. Make sure the stores you shop at source their produce locally as well. Produce Less Waste Additionally, corporate farms and other food companies waste an astronomical amount of food. Their produce is often shipped for long distances, so it's not as fresh. This causes it to expire quicker once it's purchased. It is subsequently thrown away. Buying fresh food from a local farm is the best way to get sustainable groceries. It takes a lot longer to go bad, so less food is wasted this way. <s...

Welcome to Wholefood Earth. A small team of like minded individuals that have set out to create a healthier, more sustainable, more convenient ethical alternative to online food shopping at an affordable price. We’re working hard to establish an accessible outlet both online and offline that’s organic, fa...