Healthy Eating and Drinking
The Power of Herbal Teas: A Guide to Natural Healing
In many cultures, the power of herbal teas have been seen as more than just a cure. They are a sacred healing medicine that connects humans to the earth and it’s bounty. From across Asia all the way to the dense jungles of South America, people have used wild plants to make powerful medicines and … Read more
Coconut Water Delivers On Health Hype
I became a huge fan of coconut water when I lived in the Philippines, where this juice of the young coconut is called “buko.” Street vendors expertly hacked away the thick green coconut husk with machetes, exposing the tender inner flesh that surrounds the delectable and healthy water. They’d plunk the balloon-like flesh into a … Read more
Curcumin and Cancer
Cancer arouses more fear in the human heart than any other disease. The dread is well placed, even though cancer is not the #1 killer in the Western world. Every year, more than 1.5 million people are diagnosed with cancer, not including skin cancers, which are by far the most common cancers. Skin cancers afflict 2 … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Safe Cookware: Health, Costs, and Cooking Tips
The kitchen is the center of any house. It’s here that meals are not only made, but also memories are created, flavors are discovered, and wellness journeys begin. The cookware we use is an often-overlooked yet vital component of culinary art and wellness, especially amidst the fragrances of sizzling spices and boiling sauces. The selection … Read more
10 Reasons to Spice Up Your Life
This pungent spice is a staple in every kitchen cabinet. It’s a holiday favorite and an every day treat. But most of us don’t know that it can also help control blood sugar, boost memory, knock out infections and even prevent cancer. We all need more—and it’s tasty, too! Of course, I’m talking about cinnamon. … Read more
Vitamin B12 – The Workhorse Nutrient
Vitamin B12 is your basic foundation vitamin. It’s not sexy or miraculous, but this workhorse nutrient is responsible for a host of essential health functions. Everyone needs it! Most important among B12’s functions, is the task of perfect cell duplication to stave off the ravages of aging, since it is needed to form DNA. It … Read more
Haymaker’s Punch – How to Make Nature’s Sports Drink and Why You’d Want To
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. It’s based on general knowledge up to the date of publication and individuals should consult healthcare professionals before making any health changes. Readers use it at their own risk, understanding the limitations of the content. As the … Read more
Healthy Food for Lazy Cooks
My recent post on healthy food on a budget sparked one of my regular readers to write me with a question: What about us lazy cooks? Truth be told, I’m a lazy cook, too, most of the time. Cooking is just not one of my favorite activities. For everyday meals, I take short cuts, I … Read more
Superfoods from the Garden
If you have read my book, Food is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden, you probably noticed a theme running through it: Certain foods are mentioned over and over, to prevent and treat diseases and maladies that are vastly different. That’s because these foods are superfoods, ones that are so dense in nutrients that they … Read more