Nuts and seeds are packed with all the nutrients needed to grow an entire new plant. They are rich in vitamin E and potassium; many are good sources of folate, niacin and other B vitamins. Most are high in minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, they are a good source of protein and essential …
Creative Ways To Add Vegetables Into Your Diet Have you ever looked at the food pyramid or an ideal diet and thought, “Ugh, there’s no way I can eat that many fruits and veggies?” If you have, you’re not alone. Those five-seven servings seems almost impossible some days. Here are seven creative ways to add …
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Garlic is one of the healthiest foods you can eat (unless you suffer from the FODMAP sensitivity). To increase the health benefits you receive from garlic let it sit after you’ve chopped or crushed it. Give your chopped or crushed garlic 5-10 minutes to sit before changing its temperature (through cooking) or its pH (through …
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While you have heard that chocolate is bad for your health and have been basically ‘programmed’ to avoid eating excessive chocolate, you would be delighted to know that chocolate can be healthy. Keep in mind though that you should stay away from heavily processed chocolate full of corn syrup, sugar and other types of sweeteners …
Everyone knows it’s healthy to eat fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables every day. That isn’t a new concept. A raw food diet simply says that these foods should be most of what we eat. Reason to eat raw: Vitamins and micro-nutrients: Many vitamins and other micro-nutrients are damaged or destroyed at temperatures above 130 degrees …
Green smoothies are a great way to boost your energy and increase your vitality. They may not sound so appealing but honestly give them a go, they’re great. They are a great snack when you are trying to beat sugar addiction. When water is recommended preferably use spring water, otherwise filtered water. Don’t eat anything …
So what’s the deal with sprouted grains? Why are they better for us than flour products? The main benefit of sprouting any food is twofold: first, it releases vital nutrients and second, it makes those nutrients easier for the body to assimilate. You can sprout at home on your own, but if you don’t have …
From “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon “Good broth will resurrect the dead,” says a South American proverb. A cure-all in traditional households and the magic ingredient in classic gourmet cuisine, stock or broth made from bones of chicken, fish and beef builds strong bones, assuages sore throats, nurtures the sick, puts vigor in the step …
We’ve given so much attention to the kitchen cupboards, our freezers are starting to feel left out! Frozen foods are another great way to keep high-quality meals and snacks on hand. Being organised is key to having a healthy diet, keeping your blood sugar balanced and stopping sugar cravings. These days there are times when …
Vegetables with dark green leaves, including members of the cabbage family such as broccoli, cauliflower, many Asian greens, kale, rocket and spinach, are rich in anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids and the B vitamins. Green leafy vegetables are extremely good for your health and consuming them regularly will help you stop sugar cravings. It is highly recommended that …
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