Looking to support a healthy pregnancy for mom and baby? During pregnancy, a woman’s body creates an environment in which an entire human being is formed. What could be more amazing than that? As the new mom-to-be strives to protect the integrity of the womb in which her baby will develop, she needs to…
Awesome Arugula + RECIPE
With a nutrient profile similar to kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli, arugula is an excellent alternative to these other cruciferous vegetables. Arugula’s distinctive, almost peppery flavor, makes arugula easy to enjoy and you’ll easily boost the flavor and health power of a meal when you add in this Mediterranean leafy green.…
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…
Brussel Sprouts’ Role in Healthy Pregnancy
Folic acid is essential for fertility; it helps line a woman’s womb with nutrients that nourish the womb and increase the chance for sperm survival. And Brussel sprouts are high in this critical nutrient. Additionally, they contain phytonutrients that help optimize estrogen metabolism and support the body’s detoxification process. They also have anti-inflammatory…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
With more than 60 varieties of basil, this one herb can take you on a culinary adventure that will benefit your health, while it entertains your taste buds. Gather your basil leaves and get ready to learn all about this amazing herb! History This highly fragrant plant has traditionally been used in cuisines around the globe…
Why you should be in love with avocado!
There are so many reasons – and so many ways – to love avocado. A culinary superfood, avocados provide up to 20 nutrients including vitamins K, C and E, as well as folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. In fact, they actually have more potassium than bananas. Health Benefits of Avocado Unlike most fruits, avocado is…