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Strokes, which are medical emergencies caused by lack of blood flow to the brain, are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Every forty seconds, someone has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of one. Each year, more women than me…

Editor’s Note: A recent news report has shed more light on the issue of non-stick cookware. The Hearty Soul team thought it imperative to provide the most up to date information to our readers on the subject:  CNBC Reports: “Now two ne…

“You are what you eat, and you are what you eat eats.” This is a quote from Michael Pollan in his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. In the case of poultry in Europe and North America, nothing could be more poign…

If you’ve ever taken a survey that asks you whether or not you’re a smoker, there’s usually 3 options: Never Smoked, Smoke Regularly, and Occasional Smoker. Some people might feel pretty okay about checking that third option, but the …

Shopping at the supermarket has become more complicated than ever these days. You’re bombarded with choices, labels, and different ingredients. Many of the products at the supermarket make odd claims, like “more fiber,” “now made with REAL cheese,” and…

You know that “feel-good” sensation you get during a long, hot, lazy summer day? Things may or may not be going well in life, but the sun is shining, it’s warm outside and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself! Well—catching all those sun rays may …

Do you love turmeric as much as I do? I’ve found this spice to be incorporated into just about all of my food lately—I even love making a tea out of fresh turmeric root with some coconut oil added in! I just can’t help myself with that coconut oil.&#16…