Grown and cultivated for thousands of years high in the Andes, quinoa is the seed from a plant closely related to spinach and chard. So while technically not a grain, it is often called a supergrain. It was the staple food for Incan warriors. Quinoa is highly nutritious and supplies complex carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, calcium,…
Alright, I have to admit that one of my favorite sodas is Reed’s Ginger Brew. Actually, I prefer the Extra Ginger Brew. So it was great to learn that ginger is an essential ingredient in most every Ayurvedic tincture as it is known to enhance the healing benefits of other herbs. This is not to…
“Nuts are the meat substitute” is what my mother said to all of us kids, worried that we didn’t eat well in the afternoons when she wasn’t around. I’ve never forgotten that. In recent years almonds have become my favorite nut so I was very happy to learn that almonds are the healthiest of all…
This wonderful fruit has certainly gotten a bad rap in the past as being full of fat and therefore bad for you. But, as doctors and nutritionists have now learned that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, they have also learned that there is good fat and bad fat. Yes, the avocado is high…
Tasty little nuggets of nutrition, these brussels sprouts! Loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals they help keep the body healthy in many ways. They have an extraordinary amount of Vitamins C and K and contain high amounts of Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, folate, manganese, potassium, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, protein, magnesium and omega-3…
There are some things we eat because we love them without really having any idea just how good they are for us. Cherries, along with many other berries, fall into this category. Both the sweet and tart varieties are high in antioxidants which help our bodies to fight diseases. They also contain anthocyanins which have…