Known for its iconic autumn shape and vibrant green speckled-with-yellow color, acorn squash provides an array of nutrients that support optimal health. These include calcium, potassium and magnesium, each one vital to many physiological processes including the formation and regeneration of bone matter and prevention of osteoporosis. They also play a role in energy…
Trace Minerals: Essential to a Healthy Body
From the hair on your head to the bones that support you and the blood that runs through you, your body relies on minerals for optimal health. A CLOSER LOOK AT MINERALS Minerals are broken into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. Since the body cannot make minerals, we must get them from food…
Why & How To Add Chia to Your Diet
Chia seeds were prized by ancient cultures as a source of sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for strength. A NUTRITION POWERHOUSE A tiny nutrition powerhouse, chia is rich in dietary fiber and contains significant amounts of minerals and vitamins. One ounce of chia seeds provides calcium, manganese, magnesium and…
Why You Should Support Your Body With Magnesium
Recognized for its role in bone structure and proper function of nerves and muscles, magnesium has a multi-faceted role in disease prevention and health promotion. It is necessary for almost every chemical reaction that takes place in the body! WHAT CAN MAGNESIUM DO FOR YOU? Calm your body by helping blood vessels dilate, which…
Dates: An Ancient Treat for Modern Times
Oddly wrinkled, with a single pit in the center, dates (Phoenix dactylifera) have been a sweet treat for more than 5,000 years. DATES ARE AN OLD TIME FAVORITE A modern day favorite, the Medjool date made its way from Mesopotamia and, in the 1920’s, was introduced into the U.S. when 11 roots were quarantined in…
Seeds for Good Digestion: Cumin
Does your belly need some seeds for good digestion? HISTORY OF CUMIN Cumin is a seed-derived spice with a nutty-peppery flavor that packs a punch from the moment its aroma seeps into your senses. Immediately, Cumin activates the salivary glands which kicks-off the digestive process. Known as jeera in Ayurvedic medicine, cumin is native…
Chlorella: Unlocking the Secrets of this Superfood
If you visit your local health food store, it is likely that you will see a chlorella supplement on the shelf because of its superfood qualities. Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater microalgae that has flourished for nearly two billion years. Photosynthesizing its energy from the sun, chlorella is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is a…
How to Make the Easiest Coconut Milk Ever
Milk is a common allergen and results in a variety of symptoms ranging from hives to digestive disturbances to anaphylaxis (rare). In such cases, the reaction is due to the milk proteins: casein and/or whey. Most think about cow’s milk, but individuals can be allergic to milk from other animals (goat, sheep), too. Even those…
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…
How to Naturally Care for your Colon
If you want to maximize your health, you need to naturally care for your colon. Since the colon eliminates waste that carries toxins, you want to optimize the process of expelling such waste from your body. If you don’t move your bowels, the toxins will start to be reabsorbed by your body. And you may experience…
