Like their leafy green cousins, turnip greens contain an abundance of nutrients important to good health. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, turnip greens are a cruciferous plant in the same family as other nutrient-dense vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage. Cruciferous plant consumption is associated with lower risk of chronic illness such as…
Broth: Health Benefits Approved by Mom + RECIPE
From Mom’s best health advice – to holistic doctors everywhere – soup broth tops the list of healing foods to eat when you’re feeling sick or simply need a soothing, light and nutritious meal. THE HEALING POWER OF BROTH Varieties of soup broth include vegetable, fish, chicken, beef and bone broth without…
DIY Recipe for Garlic Oxymel
At the first sign of a cold or flu, reach for Garlic Oxymel, an age-old immunity boosting remedy. Oxymel means “acid and honey” and is indicative of its two main ingredients (honey and apple cider vinegar). Traditionally used to help make certain herbs, such as garlic or onion, more palatable, drinking just…
Holiday Digestive Support: Ginger + RECIPE
Around the holidays, or anytime you’ve over-indulged, consider sweet and zesty ginger for nourishing the digestive organs. BENEFITS OF GINGER Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a knobby, horn-shaped rhizome with a long history of supporting metabolism, aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. It helps heal upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, motion sickness, and morning sickness.…
The Power of Pecans + Recipe
Whether you call ’em PEE-can or PEH-kahn, they are one of the most sought after nuts around the globe. A cousin of the walnut, pecans are the only major tree nut native to North America. People love pecans for their versatility: They add a sweet, nutty goodness to breads and cereals, stuffing…
Hemp Seeds Nourish Brain Health + Raw Tabuoli & Hemp Seed Salad
You heard correctly: hemp seeds nourish brain health. Although hemp seed comes from the same species of plant as marijuana, it does not contain psychoactive chemicals and it stands on its own regarding health benefits. WHY HEMP SEEDS NOURISH BRAIN HEALTH Hemp is considered “brain-friendly” because it’s rich in nutrients, especially omega-6 and omega-3…
The Red Bell of the Ball! + Recipe
Crisp, sweet red bell peppers are versatile and packed with nutrients. They’re loaded with the antioxidants Vitamin C and A, which support immunity and help the body fight free radicals – molecules implicated in inflammation and many disease processes. That beautiful red color is attributed to the nutrient lycopene, another antioxidant. Vitamin B6 and…
Cauliflower Steaks: Putting Cauliflower Center Stage
Most people think of cauliflower as a side to steak, not the “meat of the meal.” But cut into thick slabs and roasted with spices, this plain vegetable is easily transformed into a flavorful dish. Roasting brings out the subtle nutty flavor of cauliflower. The brilliant colors and flavors of turmeric, ginger, cumin,…
Iced Coffee for Health
Have you been stuck in the coffee conundrum, teeter-tottering between whether or not coffee for health is a fallacy? There are many factors to consider when determining how your body responds to coffee. However, for those who thrive while drinking this beverage, there’s good news! A recent study found an association between coffee consumption and…
Pistachio Crusted Rack Of Lamb Recipe
Tired of the same old dinner? Break out of your rut – and make a tasty impression at your next dinner party – with this scrumptious, but simple to make, meal. All it takes is seasoning, searing, layering on the nut crust, heating in the oven, then – ta-da! Slice, serve and enjoy! Consider…
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