HEALING FOODS

Herbs and Spices Do More Than Add Flavor

One of the key features of the Mediterranean diet is that the food is flavored with lot of herbs and…

2 years ago

Melatonin-Rich Foods to Help Your Circadian Rhythm

Your circadian rhythm is your body's 24-hour sleep/wake cycle that responds primarily to light and dark.  In the evening, the…

3 years ago

Make Room for Mushrooms

Mushrooms have been used for over a thousand years for food and medicinal purposes.  They are flavorful and "meaty" while…

3 years ago

Pear Up!

As the summer comes to an end, pears become more plentiful and there are a lot of reasons to eat…

3 years ago

A Nut to Lower Cholesterol

If you're looking to lower your cholesterol, consider eating a serving of pecans every day.  According to a new study…

3 years ago

Flavonoids, Gut Bacteria, Lower Blood Pressure

It's becoming clear that one of the most important words to understand in your nutritional language is flavonoids.  These are…

3 years ago

Have a Mango!

There is a bounty of fruits available in summer, including mangos which are at their peak from May through September. …

3 years ago

Eating Mindfully Without Having to Think About It

As we begin a new year, it's a good time to take a look at what we're eating, how we're…

3 years ago

Chocolate for Better Brain Function

In case you weren't convinced yet, there is now another reason  to make sure you include dark chocolate and other…

3 years ago

Zinc your Immune System!

Now that fall is here and the temperatures are cooling, people are spending more time indoors and the number of…

4 years ago