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.…
Improve Your Health With Collard Greens & RECIPE
A traditional Southern embellishment to soups, stews, and entrées, collard greens provide an impressive array of key vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, C, the B-vitamin folate, iron, calcium, and manganese. These nutrients play an important role in protecting our cells from damage and supporting the body’s natural processes for controlling inflammation. …
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Stinging Nettle
A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle’s (Urtica dioica) spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and potassium plus vitamins A and C. HOW STINGING NETTLE SUPPORTS HEALTH A well-established remedy in Western herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle provides…
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…
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…
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…
Can Red Hot Chili Peppers Help You Lose Weight?
Bite into a hot pepper, or chilis, and you’ll instantly feel the ‘flame effect.’ But can these fiery fruits actually boost your metabolism and promote weight loss? To a degree, the scientific answer is yes. Chilies get their heat from an oily chemical compound called capsaicin, which is concentrated in the membrane surrounding the seeds…
Why Dandelion Greens Need To Be On Your Plate
You might not want dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dappled across your lawn, but you definitely want to make them a part your healthy diet. For centuries, the sunny yellow dandelion, its greens and roots, has been embraced across cultures for its culinary and medicinal uses. Go Wild with Dandelion Greens Dandelion roots contain several compounds beneficial…
How to make your Own Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
Garlic-infused olive oil is a culinary treasure for sauces, dressings, and drizzling over appetizers and entrées, and it’s a great ingredient for heart health. Although it can be purchased, making garlic-infused olive oil at home is super easy and tastes delicious. Why Use Garlic-Infused Olive Oil? Aside from the superior taste, infusing olive oil with garlic…
Oral Hygiene: The Missing Link to the Health of Your Body
Oral hygiene is the missing link to the health of your body. Years ago, a physician who suspected a patient had heart disease would probably not refer him to a gum specialist. The same holds true for diabetes and arthritis. Times have changed. The past 5 to 10 years have seen a growing body of…
