Gathering around a dinner table is a powerful way to connect with loved ones and put differences aside to bond over the sharing of food. Food is more than something we eat for pleasure, food can portray love and reflect generations Read more...
Maybe you already knew why vegetables are good for you and now you are even more inspired, or maybe that article taught you something new, either way, knowing is only half the battle. It isn’t the why, it is the how where we often Read more...
Have you ever noticed that there is a constant stream of media messages that sound similar to the meal-time nagging you got as a child to eat your vegetables. You may be thinking, this old hat again, we get the picture, but apparently Read more...
A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of Read more...
[Mood Tip: Saturated fats and trans fats in commercial snack foods and processed vegetable oils, such as margarine or shortening are not needed by the body and at amounts greater than 5 to 10 percent of total calories contribute Read more...
[Mood Tip: Beans are an excellent source of iron, supplying 3.6 milligrams for every cup. A deficiency of this mineral contributes to shortened attention span, lowered IQ and intelligence, lack of motivation, poor hand-eye coordination, Read more...
Toasting walnuts intensifies the flavor, so you use less in recipes. Toasted wheat germ has a natural nutty flavor and, when combined with currants, gives a sweet, rich taste. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons Read more...
You have probably heard that food is medicine, and I wholeheartedly believe this is true! Natural remedies made from homegrown herbs, produce, and spices have been a source of relief throughout human history. One of most underutilized Read more...
Spring is here and if you’re like me, you are excited to show off your green thumb with a little gardening! Growing herbs at home is fun, satisfying, and good for your health. These medicinal herbs will add flavor, fragrance and Read more...
Coconut oil is a natural beauty lover’s dream product. This anti-inflammatory oil smells amazing and is ultra-nourishing to our bodies, both internally and externally. You can reap the nutritional benefits of coconut oil by Read more...
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