Often, the terms “folate” and “folic acid” are used interchangeably when discussing vitamin B9. Folate refers to naturally-derived vitamin B9 found in food and folic acid is a compound used in dietary supplements and food fortification. Both versions of vitamin…
Food As Medicine
The Healing Power of the Medicinal Plant Comfrey
If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle, a black-and-blue bruise, or a sore back, you know how much discomfort these injuries can cause. Even though they’re not life-threatening, they can make you miserable with throbbing pain. This is where Comfrey…
Food Can Impact Your Mood: The Link Between Diet and Depression
We are what we eat – this old saying about how much our food intake affects our physical health is now being expanded into our mental health as well. New research is showing us just how much food can impact…
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…
9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion
Be good to your digestive system and it will be good to you. Our overall health relies on the health of our gut. Here are a nutrition consultant’s suggestion on how to improve digestion. 9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion…
The Forks Over Knives Guide to Plant-Based Recipes for Kids
We all know that a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables and unprocessed, whole foods is the foundation for overall health and well being. And we also know that even before children are born, they are already exposed to…
Homemade Cold and Flu Tonic Recipe
Ah, the winter. A magical time of snow, festivities and a time of never-ending runny noses. It’s tough to avoid getting hit by some type of cold or illness this time of year, so why not be armed with a…
Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud Naturally with Quercetin
Sneezing, runny nose, headaches, coughing and red, watery itchy eyes. These uncomfortable allergy symptoms can wreak havoc on productivity, limit outdoor exercise and disrupt sleep. Before allergy season is in full bloom is the time to build up your immune…
3 Botanicals to Boost Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. It’s a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and education regarding heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Factors such as diabetes, poor diet, physical…
These Youth Are Leading the Next Generation in Sustainability Efforts
This country needs progressive programs; ideas that can address multiple challenges that we face at…
