Most of us know people that had or have cancer. It's a disease that can have many causes and can affect any area of the body. Two of my grandparents had cancer, along with a friend and the mother of another friend. It's a scary disease and one that has harsh conventional … [Read more...]
Broccoli Sprouts – 20 Times More Cancer Protective Compounds than Full Sized Broccoli
You've probably already heard about the health benefits of broccoli, partially due to the sulforaphane content of the plant. A new study from Johns Hopkins discovered that the level of sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts is 20 to 50 times higher than the full sized … [Read more...]
Is Your Honey Contaminated with Glyphosate?
Is your favorite honey contaminated with glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide? Chances are good that is might be. A private Pennsylvania based diagnostics company Abraxis found glyphosate residues in 41 of 69 honey samples that it tested for the herbicide, … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar (BONUS: Detox Drink Recipes)
Tucked away in your kitchen cupboard is probably a bottle of apple cider vinegar that you use once in a blue moon, though you could be using it a lot more. It is made by first pressing apples and using the liquid, then adding yeast and bacteria. After two fermentation processes … [Read more...]
Forget sunscreen! Did you know you can use broccoli to fight sunburn?
Is broccoli being overlooked as THE summer vegetable? Broccoli sprout extract, sulforaphane, has been researched for sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Could broccoli extract become your next sun protection focus? Here’s more information on a study by Johns Hopkins … [Read more...]
19 Ways to Use Coconut Oil: Including Boost Energy and Weight Loss
If you already have a jar of coconut oil in your cupboard, you know it has a lot of uses. Basically, it’s pulled out of the "meat" of a coconut. Coconut oil is a good fat that is sweet and good for you. But it doesn’t just belong in the kitchen! We’re betting that if you don’t … [Read more...]
How to Grill Baby Bok Choy
If you’ve never grilled bok choy, you’re in for a treat. It’s a cruciferous vegetable, grouped with cabbages. Bok choy is actually a non-heading Chinese cabbage. It may remind you a bit of celery with its stalks. The flavor of bok choy is not as strong as cabbage and makes for a … [Read more...]
21 Incredible Uses for Turmeric You Should Try
This golden-colored spice is used in traditional cooking in India, giving curry and mustard its color. It is high in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory. A cousin of ginger, it is used to add color and flavor in many dishes. But did you know it has many other uses … [Read more...]
Honey and Garlic, A Powerful Natural Remedy
Looking for a natural immune booster to fight off colds and flu? Keep a jar of honey infused garlic in your fridge. It’s cheap, easy to make and together honey and garlic make the perfect combination for helping you stay well. Both garlic and honey have thousands of … [Read more...]
Complete Guide to Infused Water: Including Tips and 21 Easy Water Infusion Recipes
We all know the benefits of drinking plenty of water; sometimes water needs a little spicing up. A great way to add flavor, health benefits (hydration from water and nutrients from the ingredients), but no sugar and hardly any calories is to infuse it! Skip buying flavored water … [Read more...]
Garden To Table: 10 Amazing Seasonal Garden Harvest Recipes
A well-planned garden will provide a succession of different types of vegetables from before the last spring frost until well after the first fall frost. Seasonal eating can help you to reconnect with natural rhythms as well as enjoying the freshest possible food. Here are ten of … [Read more...]
How to Can Your Own Marinara Sauce
by Macy Marie I had never canned a thing in my life! I actually didn’t know people actually still did this. So believe me, when I went home to visit my parents one weekend last summer I was shocked that my mom was just about to begin the process. … [Read more...]
Growing Rainbow Carrots: Health Benefits and Varieties by Color (Red, Purple, Yellow, White)
Most people hear "carrot" and immediately picture a familiar orange vegetable. But carrots also come in red, yellow, purple and white. In fact, some researchers say the first domesticated carrots--developed in the region of what is now Afghanistan--were yellow and purple. Red … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Grow Your Own Sprouts
Sprouts of nuts, beans, and seeds were a dietary staple for over 5,000 years and still remain so in many Southeast Asian diets. After making international headlines for recent bacterial contamination, sprouts have received increased attention. The U.S. government even has a … [Read more...]
Saving Money With Your Vegetable Garden: How Much You Could Save?
Growing your own vegetables is bound to save you money during those all-too-frequent grocery shopping trips. But if you plan strategically, you can maximize the dollar potential of your vegetable garden. And we don’t mean selling your crops, which results in instant profit. … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkins mark the arrival of the autumn harvest. While most of us scout around for perfect pumpkins to carve and display, some of us dream of the many delicious ways to enjoy this often overlooked super fruit. Beyond the traditional pumpkin pie, pumpkins are a squash … [Read more...]
List of polyphenol rich vegetables, fruits, herbs and juices
What are polyphenols? Quite simply, polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables, spices and other plants and food sources. At least one study has shown a decreased mortality rate associated with higher consumption of dietary polyphenol … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Jujube
They say that good things come in small packages and jujubes certainly do. Jujubes are also known as Chinese dates and have been cultivated in China for over 4,000 years, where they're used not only as food, but for medicinal purposes. The Chinese have used them for centuries to … [Read more...]
6 Top Vitamin Shops in Columbus, Ohio
From national chains to local natural food markets to small, out-of-the-way family-run businesses, there are many sources for vitamins and supplements. But finding reputable vitamins and a knowledgeable dealer is not always easy. As part of an ongoing series, we investigated … [Read more...]
5 Best Vitamin Shops in Pittsburgh, PA
Vitamins and supplements are an important daily regimen for athletes, the elderly and just about anyone else who wants to maintain a level of optimum health. It's not always easy, however, to find a shop that delivers not just quality products, but qualified nutritional … [Read more...]
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