“Let food be thy Medicine and medicine be thy food”Hippocrates spoke these words more than a thousand years ago. I am a firm believer in food as medicine, it promotes or destroys health and choosing a healthy diet is probably the single best and easiest way that we can impact our long term health. How …
5 Crazy Healthy Asian Flavors and How to Use Them Read More »
It seems like there is a new super food every other day. Every time I turn around I am hearing about the next big thing- berries from Brazil, a grain from China or a bug from who knows where! New products seem to shoot up overnight and suddenly they are THE “it” food that absolutely …
The Health Benefits of Coconuts: The Complete Guide Read More »
“Eat the Rainbow” It’s silly. It’s cheesy. But it’s also a good reminder. We should be eating lots of different kinds and colors of veggies every day. Not only does this help diversify our gut bacteria, but different colors provide out bodies with different nutrients and antioxidants. Eating a variety of kinds and colors of …
What Do Different Colored Veggies Do? Here’s How They Keep You Healthy Read More »
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us, the long list of health benefits associated with them seems to get longer on an almost daily basis. However, the way we prepare different fruits and veggies really impacts the way our bodies can use their nutrients. Some are healthier raw, while others are best cooked. …
Missed Nutrients: The Best Way to Eat 7 Common Foods Read More »
When you get a cut or a scrape, the area usually swells and feels warm. That’s inflammation. In the short term (like with cuts and scrapes), it’s a good thing. Inflammation kills foreign invaders, like germs and bacteria, that are trying to gain access to your body. When you get sick and have a fever, that’s …
