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What if I told you that your favorite kitchen spices, like black pepper, cumin, and turmeric, are more than just mouthwatering flavor-boosters—they might actually help you lose weight, lower inflammation, and improve your digestive system? Today, we’ll be discussing three culinary medicinal [...]
Your goal in life isn’t just to live longer, but to live longer and healthier. In order to do that, you have to move your body, spend enough time in nature, and fuel your body with the right fuel. Part of that fuel should consist of antioxidants. Antioxidants are [...]
With a little patience, you can easily make a delicious organic sauerkraut from home. The prep time is quick, but the fermenting process can take from one to four weeks. Once that’s done, you’ll have the best sauerkraut ever! Ingredients 2 1/2 lb head of cabbage 3 3/4 tsp [...]
Avocados are more than a trendy topping for your toast. They’re delicious, luscious, creamy and just as good– good for you! Not only that, growing avocado trees is good for your health too! Today we’re discussing why you should add avocados to your plate and garden as well as [...]
Here’s something that might surprise you: not all plant-based diets require elimination of meat. Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to never eat a single animal product again. The flexitarian diet, a plant-based diet increasing in popularity, allows you to reap the benefits of [...]
If you have the notion that not much goes on inside a mushroom, then we’ve got a surprise for you! Portobello mushrooms can be a nutrient powerhouse. These versatile fungi can easily be incorporated into even the most selective of diets. From glazed to grilled, raw to steamed, Portobellos [...]
Crunchy, delicately salty by nature, and packed with hydration, celery stalks are a great snack to pair with your favorite summer dip. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of celery, who should add celery to their diet, and how to mitigate the risks of pesticides when eating [...]
Most people are surprised to learn kelp is a food staple — and not just for fish and whales! Kelp has several nutritional benefits, as it is abundant in several vitamins — including vitamins C, B, A, E and the mineral iron. Consider these other reasons to include kelp, [...]
If you love to be outdoors, but are irritated by seasonal pollen, consider the herb Stinging Nettle to help reduce the sneezing and itching symptoms of hay fever. A well-established remedy in Western botanical medicine, Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves are recognized for their [...]
Though some will argue the apricot’s place of origin — China, Persia, India, or Armenia — there’s no denying the worldwide appeal of the tangy flavor packed in this little fruit. Now widely grown in the Americas, apricots make a healthy and versatile food choice, great for cooking, [...]