Table of Contents Why is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For Me? Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar  Should I Take ACV in Pill or Liquid Form? You’ve heard apple cider vinegar is good for you. But what are the specific benefits of apple cider vinegar pills and how do they work? This stuff has been around for centuries, and now with a wealth of scientific research behind it, it’s safe to say that it’s one of the most sought-after natural products around. Before diving into the list of advantages to taking ACV, let's look at the active compounds in it that allows for all these benefits. So ..read more

Spoiler alert: there is no such thing as vegan collagen. Let’s clarify. What is Collagen? Collagen is the main structural protein of different connective tissues.[1] It consists of amino acids and is an insoluble, fibrous protein.[2] Connective tissues are located in the body of most animals and humans. Tissues such as muscle, skin, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is essentially the glue that holds your body together. (Literally, it comes from the Greek word kolla that directly translates to “glue.”) It plays a role in key bodily functions, such as giving skin its elasticity and strengtheni ..read more

"Hack your stress and sex with these seven adaptogens." "Calm your nerves and invigorate your mind!" "Herbal pharmaceuticals to boost your mood, increase your mental focus, and regulate your hormones." Nowadays there are a lot of claims floating about surrounding adaptogens and how they can benefit your life. New potions and elixirs popping up left and right, adaptogenic lattes making an appearance on all the trendiest menus in town, and Instagram celebs repping their favorite tonics. What should you believe? First Off, What is an Adaptogen? The term adaptogen refers to a class of herbal p ..read more

What is matcha? So hot right now. Matcha has been around for hundreds of years, yet has come into the spotlight as of recently. You hear about it from your favorite health influencers, matcha shops are popping up in major cities, and trendy matcha lattes flood your Instagram feed. It has spread beyond the wellness world at this point and is finding its way into more and more items, beyond the classic but delicious matcha latte. Matcha cookies, face masks, and green tea ice cream - oh my! Matcha is endowed with an incredible array of health benefits. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ..read more

In this blog post, we discuss what vitamin D does for our health and why it's so important. It's so important because there's a high chance you're lacking adequate levels of it. DID YOU KNOW: Over 40 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Let's bring it back with some history first. The Discovery of Vitamin D Vitamin D’s existence was first considered in 1840 when a Polish physician discovered that the incidence of rickets (a skeletal disorder) had a much higher occurrence rate in children living in the industrial center of Warsaw versus those living in the countrysid ..read more

What is Astaxanthin? Astaxanthin, pronounced "asta-zan-thin," comes from a group of naturally occurring chemicals called carotenoids. It's a natural pigment found in a number of foods such as algae, salmon and lobster. This vibrant pigment is what makes certain types of seafood a red or orange hue. Compared to its fellow carotenoids, such as beta-carotene or lycopene, astaxanthin had gone relatively under the radar until recently. As more and more studies published results proving its superpower abilities to reduce wrinkles, protect your heart and improve workout endurance (amongst other benef ..read more

We hear it all the time. “I want to be vegan, but I just can’t give up cheese!” Cheddar. Mozzarella. Gruyere. Brie. Whatever your favorite, cheese is one food that you can find almost anywhere in the world. Us humans love the stuff. But what is it that makes us crave it? Even the most casual pizza-eater out there knows that it’s tough to just eat one slice, and now scientists have figured out why: Cheese is addictive! It tastes good and eating it makes us feel good. But is it good for you? You don’t have to look hard to find plenty of reasons to ditch dairy for the sake of the animals. Experts ..read more

Table of Contents What Does "Natural Flavor" Really Mean? What's the Difference Between Natural and Artificial Flavors? Does Ora Organic Use Natural Flavors? Natural flavors are something you may see on the ingredients list of your favorite cereal. Or maybe they're on your radar due to the recent LaCroix lawsuit. Unfortunately, like many things in the food and supplement industry, there are no regulations when it comes to these flavors. And "natural flavors", that are in fact not natural at all, are highly prevalent. How prevalent? "Natural flavors" is currently the fourth most common ..read more

Drink it in a latte. Pour it over ice. Taste it in a tiramisu. Sip it from an espresso martini. Blend it in a green smoothie. Coffee in a smoothie? We aren’t joking: try adding some coffee to your morning smoothie with green coffee extract. Trust us, by the time you’ve reached the end of this article you’ll be green with envy if you haven’t grabbed yourself some of this bad boy. What is the color of a coffee bean? If you answered brown, the joke's on you. Prior to roasting (or processing), the humble coffee bean is actually green. Coffee beans are roasted to produce the coffee bean that we ..read more

What’s uninflamed and yellow all over? Most likely your fingers after making any type of contact with turmeric root. You may have noticed turmeric popping up on the menu at your local health café, in an anti-inflammatory smoothie, or on your favorite health foodie’s Instagram. Wondering if there’s real reasoning behind all the turmeric hype or does it just make really pretty drinks?   Quick Background Although its popularity is ramping up now, turmeric, a relative of ginger, has been used for thousands of years in Southeast Asia. Turmeric was the go-to Chinese medicine solution to a who ..read more