Soft, doughy, light-hearted bread. Once just an innocent member of the food family that graced most of our plates every day. Bread used to conjure up religious, traditional and symbolic connotations. Today? Bread = bad. Bread = destroyer of all…
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…
8 Health Benefits of Bananas
Bananas are one of the most popular fruit on Earth – for good reasons: They are full of nutrients, delicious, and come in their own handy packaging! What are the health benefits of bananas? Let us count the ways! Nutritional…
High Folate Foods for a Healthy Pregnancy
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…
5 Must Have Spices for Your Pantry and Why They’re Good for You
Pantries are designed to be filled with nutrient-dense staple foods, beverages, and spices. Stocking your pantry can take time, but it’s worth it as you can ensure you’ll have booster foods, such as spices and superfood powders, to enhance your…
‘Tis the Season for Homemade Broth
During this time of year, many of us can feel run down, weary and spread too thin due to increased holiday stress, and year-end financial pressure. Healthy, comforting foods can sometimes be hard to find amongst sugary treats and drinks,…
9 Amazing Health Benefits of Avocados
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%…
How to Use the Ayurvedic Principles of Cooling Foods
During the warmer months, try incorporating cooling foods into your diet to improve metabolism and digestion. Ayurvedic Principles of Cooling Foods The Ayurvedic Principles of food assess whether a food has a cooling or heating effect on the body, which impacts digestion…
Eat More Berries to Neutralize Free-Radicals
Northern California enjoys an early berry season, with strawberries appearing for sale at farmers’ markets in mid-February. However, April and May showcase the true abundance of in-season berries, including cherries, blackberries, and blueberries. Berries have extraordinary health benefits and are…
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…
What is the Best Way to Love Your Liver?
One of the most simple, yet effective ways to boost overall health is by giving…
