Plants for your Heart
June 18, 2020
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that adhering to healthy eating patterns …
Superfood! Spinach
June 11, 2020
Those of us who are old enough to remember watching Popeye cartoons know that he could eat a can of …
Color Your Plate
June 4, 2020
Compare the colors in a fast food meal of hamburger and fries with one of roasted spaghetti squash and marinara …
Superfood! Flaxseeds
May 28, 2020
The Latin name for flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful”. The plant is grown to provide material for fabric …
More Fiber = Less Disease and Longer Life
May 21, 2020
Besides living longer and having a better quality of life, we know know that being without chronic disease improves our …
Avocado is your BFF (Best Fat Fruit)
May 14, 2020
The avocado is an unusual fruit which is high in fat and low in sugar. The fat it contains is …
Eating Less Meat is a Win Win Win!
May 7, 2020
As Covid-19 infections continue to soar, one of the areas hardest hit is the meatpacking industry. We are learning that …
Plant-based Diet for Pre-existing Conditions
April 30, 2020
Those who are at the greatest risk of suffering complications from Covid-19 are people over 65 and those with pre-existing …
Coconut Oil – A Natural Antiviral
April 23, 2020
It bears repeating that there are currently no foods or supplements that will either cure or prevent infection from Covid-19 …
Superfood! Ginger
April 16, 2020
Ginger is part of the plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric, and it has been used for thousands of …
Lifestyle is a Risk Factor for Covid-19
April 9, 2020
It has been clearly communicated to us that in addition to being elderly, all people with underlying health conditions are …
The Importance of Probiotics for Gut Health and Boosting Immunity
April 2, 2020
There are around 100 trillion microbes in your gut, making up what is known as your gut microbiota. They work …