Malnutrition and infection go together like peanut butter and jelly. Ever notice that you come down with a bacterial or viral infection when you temporarily say “goodbye” to your healthy eating habits? For many, this involves indulging in refined carbohydrates, fast food, and sweets (hmmm . . . maybe this makes you think of your…
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…
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…
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…
Minerals for Your Health
Minerals are important nutrients in your diet that help the body maintain good health and resist infection–including the mouth and teeth. Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the earth, soil, and water and are absorbed by plants. Animals and humans absorb minerals from the plants they eat. There are two kinds of minerals–macrominerals and…
Health Secrets of the Sweet Potato & Recipe
Sweet Potato is a powerhouse of nutrition. This vibrant orange tuber is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood sugar-regulating nutrients. The antioxidant Beta-carotene, which gives Sweet Potato its orange flesh, is necessary for your body to produce Vitamin A. We need vitamin A for eye health, for a strong immune system, and…
Natural Ways to Prevent and Treat Colds & Flu
When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. To keep your body’s defense system–the immune system–in peak condition, follow our immunity-boosting tips to help your body fight off the bugs looking for a host. And, for times when you are feeling ill, the second set of tips…
Nutraceuticals for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
The condition of your skin, nails, and hair are a reflection of your overall state of health. A variety of factors can affect their condition, including genetics, exposure to tobacco smoke, sun damage, medication and drug use, and nutritional deficiencies. Eating a well-balanced diet is the best way to keep the integumentary system–that’s your hair,…
