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.…
Natural Approaches to Urinary Tract Health
There are times when it feels like biology is destiny. And when it comes to women and urinary tract infections (UTI), there’s some truth to that age-old observation. A woman’s chance of contracting at least one UTI over her lifetime is close to 50%; once you’ve had a UTI, you know exactly what…
Cherries on Top for Fighting Inflammation
Succulent cherries, both sweet and tart, provide wonderful health benefits. THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF CHERRIES THAT PUT THEM ON TOP FOR FIGHTING INFLAMMATION Vitamin C & Anthocyanins Cherries contain the antioxidant vitamin C, along with substances called anthocyanins, both of which help scavenge those pesky free radicals that cause damage to…
Sunny Trio: Vitamins C, D, and E
For added skin protection and cellular repair, add in this potent vitamin trio by eating vitamin-rich foods or by taking them in supplement form. SKIN-PROTECTING NUTRIENTS Vitamin C is an essential skin nutrient because its potent antioxidant properties help repair sun damage. It is also absolutely essential for collagen repair. This can…
Elderberry: Medicinal Elixir for the Whole Family
For millennia, physicians, and herbalists have found medicinal uses for all parts of the elder tree, including its wood, leaves, flowers and berries. Leaves were used in ointments to heal skin. The flowers and berries were made into infusions as a common treatment for colds and rheumatic conditions. Today, herbalists and holistic…
Experience the Health Benefits of Acorn Squash
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…
Boost Blood Vessel Health with Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are naturally occurring plant compounds used in natural medicine to help enhance the action of vitamin C, support blood circulation, and treat allergies, viruses, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. They act as pigments (coloring) in plants and as antioxidants in humans. HOW BIOFLAVONOIDS SUPPORT BLOOD VESSEL HEALTH Bioflavonoids are present in many…
Broccoli: Superhero of Vegetables
Shaped like green mini-trees, broccoli is the superhero of vegetables, containing a powerhouse of nutrients beneficial for digestion, heart health, and the immune system. High in fiber and vitamin C, broccoli is a good source for potassium, vitamin A and B6. Research has established that these nutrients, along with other compounds in broccoli, have…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Nutrient-Rich Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Red Clover has a history of medicinal use that crosses continental divides. It is a native plant of the Mediterranean region, central Europe, the Far East, Siberia, and the Himalayas. It was eventually brought to England and America where its use grew from folk remedy to herbal medicine. Medicinal Uses Red Clover has been…
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…
