Wow, Avo! Offering significant amounts of over 20 different nutrients, the health benefits of avocados rightfully give way to the title, “Superfood”! What Are the Incredible Health Benefits of Avocados? A single serving of about 100 grams of avocado provides 26%…
A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub to Make Your Summer Skin Glow
Once you start making your own bath products, you’ll be hooked. They’re easy, inexpensive, and can be customized to fit your – or your gift-recipient’s – exact preferences. A DIY Aromatherapy Body Scrub is a perfect place to start. Sugar is…
Seasonal Organic Produce Health Benefits and Tips
The weather is on everyone’s mind. Record rainfall ending a 7-year drought in most places throughout California has had a significant impact on our food production. California feeds this country, or much of it, at least, and produce is in…
15 Surprising Uses for Bananas
Wondering what to do with extra bananas and peels? Check out these clever uses for bananas that range from taking the sting out of a bug bite to polishing your living room furniture. Top 15 Clever Uses for Bananas 1.…
Healing Disease Through Holistic Nutrition: Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease: A chronic, or long-lasting, disease that causes inflammation—irritation or swelling—in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. However, the disease can affect any part of…
The Sacred Space Between Exhale and Inhale: When the World Inside of Us Quiets
Usually, breathing is referred to as inhale and exhale. But when we relax and pay attention, we’ll find that there is a third part, a space in-between the time of the exhale and the inhale – a pause, a few seconds, a sacred…
Organic vs. Non-Organic Wine: What’s Really in Your Glass?
The summer months are here! That means evening outdoor parties, and hopefully some leisurely slow weekends, perhaps with a glass of chilled Chardonnay, or a beautiful glass of Merlot. But when it comes to wine, do you know what is…
A Brilliant Solution to Food Waste is Feeding San Francisco
Food insecurity is defined by not knowing where your next meal is coming from. And yet, while some 50 million Americans are food insecure, nearly half of the food we produce in this country is thrown away. How can that…
Rice Pudding for Anyone and Everyone
Whether simple or decadent, this sweet treat has a variation that’s sure to please you. Find Chef Sita’s favorite, basic recipe for rice pudding here, and then get creative! For a soothing, sweet flavor, add ginger and chopped dates. Stir in…