That nutrition plays a central role in our health is no secret. After all, the old adage “you are what you eat” acknowledges how important nutrition is for our well-being. This concept is taking on an added dimension as research demonstrates the impact of [...]
Do You Know Rutabaga? And How About Escarole? Everyone knows kale is the superfood of the day. And spinach has been known for years to be one as well. But how about other veggies? How well do you know the "not-so-famous" greens? Here is [...]
Did you know that March 12 - 18 was Brain Health Awareness week? In recognition of this very important subject, we thought it would be beneficial to share with you some helpful tips on managing your brain health. There’s very little your doctor can give [...]
My day is infused with essential oils! Within the very first hour of the morning, they may support my mood, hair, skin, immune system, digestive system and home. After I wake up, I breathe in the invigorating aroma of peppermint and wild orange. I drink water [...]
Goji berries have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. They are also called wolfberries, the fruit of Lycium barbarum (a native Chinese Shrub). It is a bright orange-red fruit possessing a lot of medicinal benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, goji [...]
Celery is a vegetable under the Apiaceae family. It is well known for its use in cocktails, as well as a low calorie snack. However, celery is not only good for those well known things. There are several very good reasons why you should include celery in [...]
One ounce of pumpkin seeds contains 9.35 grams of protein! That’s over two grams more than the same quantity of ground beef. According to USDA 1 cup of roasted pumpkin seeds has: 285 calories 87 grams protein 42 g fat 8 g dietary fiber Nutrient-rich [...]
A walnut is a drupe. A drupe is a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell (what we sometimes call a pit) with a seed inside. Some examples of drupes are peaches, plums, and cherries—but walnuts, almonds, and pecans are [...]
History of blueberries Blueberries were here when the first wave of settlers arrived in what was to become America. Early explorers noted wild blueberries on their expeditions. In 1615, Samuel de Champlain saw Indians along Lake Huron harvesting wild blueberries. These were dried, beaten into [...]
Berries Berries contain powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. All berries are packed with cancer-fighting phytonutrients. They contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which counteract, reduce and repair damage to cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a [...]
