Every June when strawberries burst into gardens and markets near my home, I am reminded of my strawberry-picking expeditions as a child with my dad and sister. My mom agreed to make dozens of pies or fresh jam if we’d pick the strawberries needed. Well, that was all the incentive I needed to s…
Since the American Heart Association (AHA) stated that coconut oil is harmful to health, many people have dropped their favorite cooking oil in favor of canola oil. After all, the AHA recommended the latter as a supposedly healthier option indicating that cooking with coconut oil was just as unh…
Let’s face it: we are seriously addicted to sugar. Since the 1950s the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), informs us that our per capita consumption of sugars like sucrose (table sugar) and high-fructose corn syrup increased 43 pounds, or 39 percent, between 1950-59 and 2000. E…
Here’s some news to go nuts about. Exciting research found that simply adding one food to your diet could drastically slash your risk of dying. According to the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine eating nuts could save your life. The researchers found that eating a ha…
An ancient Tibetan healing secret is finally being discovered 
in the West. For thousands of years Tibetans used a fruit that grows wild in the Himalayan Mountains as food and medicine to treat many serious health conditions ranging from breathing disorders to skin problems. Now science is proving …
It’s not difficult to eat healthier. Just making simple changes to your 
diet can
ramp up the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients you’re getting. And better nutrition quickly spells better
health. To make it easier for you, I’ve
compiled 30 simple ways to supercharge your diet. And, subs…
Unrelated to
wheat, buckwheat is actually not a grain at all, but a seed of a plant related
to rhubarb. As is often the case with
seeds, buckwheat’s nutritional value surpasses grains. Here are 10 reasons to explore and love this
unsung superfood.
It is low on the glycemic index, prevent…
A staple of the ancient Incas who revered it as sacred, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is not a true grain, but a seed. Surprisingly, it is related to spinach and Swiss chard. If you’re not already enjoying this delicious food, here are 12 reasons to start.
1. Unlike most grains quinoa is a …
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