What Plant Foods Are High In Protein?

We all know that making sure you have a diet that is high in protein is important. However did you know that many plants can provide you this protein? Plants provide protein in amounts and proportions that is optimal for the human body! General, healthy recommendations for protein amounts for optimal functioning of the human body are around 10% of

5 Ways To Drink More Water

In today’s culture of staying busy all the time, it’s pretty easy to forget about drinking adequate amounts of fluids. Drinking water, while not the most fun thing to do in life, is one of the most important activities to our health. Research shows that the easiest way to make sure you drink water is to incorporate it into your existing

Watch Out For These 5 Veggies

Last week, we took a look at different Toxic Fruits – now we’re going to take a look at some vegetables that can have harmful effects. Opting for organic fruits and veggies may hurt your wallet a little more, but in the long run it’s much better for your body. Some dangers associated with non-organic fruits and veggies are chemicals shown to cause

Cold-Pressed Juice: Should It Be Your New Main Squeeze?

One of the big new health crazes that’s popping up in juice bars and coffeehouses across the country: cold-pressed juice. These juices tout a multitude of benefits such as detox and cleansing, immunity boosting, superior nutrition, “live enzymes” and weight loss. Cold-Pressed juice has really become the darling of the natural health industry – and it looks to continue with

12 Foods For Healthy Skin

Clear, Healthy skin can make all the difference in your appearance. Whether your meeting someone for the first time, doing your daily routine, or even heading out on the town for the night, no one likes pimples. Adding fresh foods to my diet has always kept skin in good shape, along with drinking plenty of water. Here is our list

How To Cut Gluten-Free Food Costs

As the gluten-free craze has picked up, so has the demand for gluten-free products. Unfortunately, prices have stayed relatively expensive, and in some cases sky rocketed due to increase demand and not enough product. However, for those with gluten intolerance, paying a higher price is something they have to deal with in order to live a healthy life. Here are

7 Healthy Food Options You’re Making Fattening

I’ll be the first to admit, all “healthy” food does not always taste great. There’s a reason for this. A lot of that food people eat that tastes so good (think candy, donuts) is loaded with artificial sugars, and refined carbohydrates, which both are some of the most fattening ingredients in existence. We here at Organic Shift like to go

Include These Foods In Your Diet For Good Health This Summer

As summer comes around, its the perfect time to take a hard look at your diet and make sure that your getting all the proper foods to provide you with the most benefits. Summer is the perfect time to bump up your intake of seasonal produce. The abundance of farmers markets makes it all the easier to include the bounty

The Healthy Bacteria Craze: Fermented Foods and Probiotic Drinks

Whether they’re pickled in a dirt hole for several months, jarred in the back of your pantry, or just fell off the back of a VitaCoco truck, fermented foods have made waves as tasty and health conscious treats. From coconut water and quinoa, to dairy and and beans, any dietary staple can be infused with the cultured brilliance of fermentation.