ALL HAIL THE QUEEN! Turmeric, or its other alias “curcuma longa,” is an ancient spice that has gained some popularity in the Western world in the last couple years. Here’s why! Turmeric is a powerful, health boosting, anti-inflammatory spice that is easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and versatile in use. It has a wonderful and … Read more
Taco’s a dish, that I’m sure everyone is familiar with. To the people that eat tacos weekly or to the people who have tried them once, I wanted to remind everyone that this crowd pleasing dish can be quite healthy. “Staying Healthy with Nutrition” by Elson M. Haas, MD, speaks about the “Ideal Diet” for … Read more
While researching the effects of chewing gum I came across a lot of articles on chewing your food in general. And it shocked me to find out that most of us do not chew our food nearly enough. How to chew our food is not something that is taught to us, and it turns out … Read more
When we walk into the grocery store almost every single isle is made up of carbohydrate foods. Are carbohydrates that crucial in our diets that they need to make up 80% of the supermarkets? Do they contain the essential nutrients that our body requires? Did you ever wonder what a carb actually is? Are they … Read more
Whole Roasted Cauliflower (Vegan turkey during festive season) This recipe is vegan, gluten free, grain free, high in fiber and delicious. It can be served as a starter. Last year I made this for Thanksgiving inspired by my friend’s recipe. Ingredients 3-4 tbsp of Olive oil 4 tsp of curry power Salt 1 medium size … Read more
The Benefits of Indoor Plants We could not live without plants, they provide us with so much in our natural environment, food, home to other species, beauty, oxygen, shade, privacy, comfort, the list goes on. There’s nothing like planting your feet in the grass after a long winter. Why not grow and nurture some indoors, … Read more
This breakfast recipe is amazing as it’s not only super quick to make but it also includes all the macronutrients: protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. Start your day with a positive mindset and fill your belly with a nutrient rich meal! Morning Glory Ingredients (makes 1 meal) Half avocado 2 eggs 1 piece Ezekial bread … Read more
We’ve become a society that is constantly on the go, running from one thing to the next, hustling and bustling along. Our eating habits have changed to meet the busy demands of life. We now eat out more than ever, grab-and-go our meals, stop at fast-food spots and depend on take-out for times when we … Read more
If you know me, you know I’m kind of a beach bum. Maybe it’s my Pisces nature, but I have always, always been drawn to water. I recall a particular day back when I lived on the East Coast. I can’t quite remember what had me stressed out at the time, but I DO remember … Read more
