Superfood! Quinoa
Quinoa is an ancient, plant-based seed that has been cultivated in the Andes for 7000 years. It is a pseudo-cereal that cooks and eats like a grain but is …
Tag: Inflammation
Lycopene is an Antioxidant Superstar
Enjoy a variety of red and pink fruits and vegetables this summer while loading up on the antioxidant lycopene. Antioxidants help your body get rid of free radicals which …
Daily Coffee Drinking for Heart Health
The American College of Cardiology has presented three new studies showing that drinking 2 – 3 cups of coffee per day results in a lower risk of heart disease …
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 spices including basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cloves, coriander, …
Why Are Plant Foods So Important?
By now you’ve heard over and over that eating a plant-based/plant-forward diet is better for you and helps prevent disease, but you might not understand why. You know plant …
It’s Not How Much Fat You Eat, but Where It Comes From
Healthy fats are necessary for energy and the proper functioning of our bodies, with omega-3 fatty acids being essential fats that our body can’t make and must get from …
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 pineal gland in your brain produces more melatonin, which …
Make Room for Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used for over a thousand years for food and medicinal purposes. They are flavorful and “meaty” while also being highly nutritious and beneficial to your health. …
Anti-Cancer Eating
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and …
Fight Inflammation with What You Eat and Don’t Eat
Inflammation is a natural reaction by your body to protect it and help it heal. When you have a sudden injury, illness, or infection, your immune system is triggered …
Have a Mango!
There is a bounty of fruits available in summer, including mangos which are at their peak from May through September. In addition to being delicious, they are also highly …