Category: Food

Raw Cacao – Benefits of Real Chocolate!

Raw Cacao – Benefits of Real Chocolate!

While it’s well known that dark chocolate is the healthier option over milk chocolate, even dark chocolate can’t compare to pure raw cacao (pronounced ‘ka-cow’) when it comes to health. The processing and roasting of ‘regular’ chocolate, the stuff you… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
New Study: Turmeric Compound Activates Regeneration of Brain Stem Cells

New Study: Turmeric Compound Activates Regeneration of Brain Stem Cells

A new study published September 26, 2014 in the Stem Cell Research & Therapy journal suggests that a component of turmeric, aromatic (ar-) turmerone, induces and increases neural stem cell proliferation. Turmeric has been found to have numerous health benefits… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Chocolate…Good for our health?

Chocolate…Good for our health?

I want to believe that all chocolate is good for me because it tastes so darn good. I’m actually a chocolaholic ~ wow, it feels good to admit that 🙂 When it became known that chocolate was actually good for… 0 Shares | | Posted in GMOs, Health, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Are shishito peppers the new trend?

Are shishito peppers the new trend?

Up until a few days ago, I was annoyed. Week after week, I kept getting these little tasteless peppers from my CSA that I had no idea what to do with. I thought I would try them in my salad… 0 Shares | | Posted in Farming, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Recipes
What Not to Eat While Studying and Why

What Not to Eat While Studying and Why

Your brain is the most energy hungry organ in the human body. And the brain requires the highestquality, most energy rich fuel when it is learning something new. The types of foods you eat when you are studying have a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
10 of the Best Essential Oils for Treating All Kinds of Illnesses

10 of the Best Essential Oils for Treating All Kinds of Illnesses

Like many other wholistic remedies, essential oils are a great way to improve overall health, treat cold and flu symptoms, calm nerves, elevate your mood and generally create a world that just all around smells better. You could spend a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Home, Nutrition, Personal Care
Raw Organic Cacao vs Cocoa: 5 Amazing Benefits of Making The Switch

Raw Organic Cacao vs Cocoa: 5 Amazing Benefits of Making The Switch

What is a Superfood? Superfoods are just as they sound – foods that contain quantities that are significantly higher of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and other immune-boosting, disease fighting and anti-aging properties. Some are whole foods that are eaten every day… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Home, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
7 Benefits of White Tea for Weight Loss

7 Benefits of White Tea for Weight Loss

Most people are aware of the benefits to be had from drinking black or green tea, but far fewer people are familiar with white tea. Although all three teas come from the same plant, the difference lies in when they… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes, Weight Loss
Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Whether out of medical necessity or because of personal preference, many people opt to forgo dairy in their diet. In fact, about one million Americans are vegan, meaning they not only refrain from eating meat, but from all animal-derived foods… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes

Years ago my good friend Shane taught me how to make this dish at her home. She estimated her ingredients when she cooked, but tried to help me measure the portions. Shane is an excellent cook and I had the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes