From metabolizing environmental pollutants to absolutely critical roles in the process of decay and renewal in Nature to the absolutely stunning medicinal benefits for human health, mushrooms are mystical powerhouses with abilities far beyond most other plants or organisms. It’s…
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Mom says “Eat your fruits and veggies” and you’ll get big and strong. Doctors tell you that eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you reduce the risk of heart disease, control blood pressure, and may even help prevent…
Instead of Another Fad Diet, Why Not Try Eating for Health?
The principles of Eating for Health are based on the premise that our cellular health is determined by the foods we eat. Damaged foods damage our cells. Fresh, healthy foods send the right messages to our cells’ DNA, encouraging healthy…
Eat Your Veggies – Sea Veggies That Is!
Packing an enormous nutrient punch, sea vegetables are quite often overlooked when preparing dishes. High in mineral content found in oceans, sea veggies offer a unique nutritional profile and provide powerful health benefits. They are an excellent source of calcium,…
Can Going Ketogenic Optimize Your Brain Health?
Fascinating developments have been made recently in the area of brain health and diet. Inspired by a recent book, “Genius Health” by Max Lugavere , I took a further look into the increasingly popular ketogenic diet and it’s powerful connection…
What’s the Deal with Leeks? Here’s How to Use Them
If you turn a leek with its hairy end up, it looks sort of like a crown or the top of a scepter, which may be one reason this delicious allium (a member of the onion & garlic family) is called the “king…
3 Adaptogenic Drinks to Boost Energy and Build Resilience
Adaptogens, or adaptogenic substances, decrease our sensitivity to stress. Our adrenal system often gets overtaxed by common life events: getting married, increased job responsibilities, buying a house, social pressure and for some athletes, overtraining for an event. Adaptogens are not…
The Ketogenic Diet is More Than Just Another Fad
By now you’ve probably seen many news headlines regarding the ketogenic diet (also commonly shortened to: ‘keto diet’). This high-fat, extremely low-carbohydrate diet promises a myriad of benefits. These include quick weight loss, metabolism reset, and blood-sugar stabilization. Perhaps more…
Mix it Up with These Unique Summer Smoothie Ideas
Maybe you have an abundant fruit tree in your yard or you’re looking to make the most of summer fruits when they’re at their peak flavor and best price. Maybe you just love smoothies. Whatever the reason, here are three…
I Like My Berries Black Like My Coffee
Who doesn’t love the wild, sweet flavor of a good berry? The blackberries in my yard have been delicious this year. And I’m not the only one who is loving them; several small bird species, foxes, and even turkeys have…
Nutrition Facts Labels: What Does it All Mean?
Nutrition Facts Labels Nutrition Facts Labels are governed by the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug…
