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For thousands of years, Salba has been used both medicinally and as a superfood in the Amazon basin and Peru. Valued on the same continuum as gold to some, these seeds have only recently gained the attention they deserve in our country. Alternative medical experts and nutritionists did not pay much attention to this superseed until the 1990′s. Continue reading
Organic dark chocolate (made of 72% cacao or more) is up on the list with berries, kale, bee pollen, flaxseed and other so-called “superfoods”. And for good reason, dark chocolate is healthy. Continue reading
The Dragon Fruit is being hailed as the super fruit of 2013, adding yet another wonderful weapon in our arsenal to battle disease and premature aging. While some say goji berries and acai are so yesterday, that’s hardly the truth either as those super fruits also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, but it’s always nice to add a little variety and try something new! Continue reading
Although fewer foods are in season during the winter than in summer, winter boasts some surprising health superstars. Here are 4 of the healthiest winter foods you should be eating: Continue reading
Diabetes is an illness that affects almost every aspect of your life. If you have diabetes, it is important to eat foods that can improve your blood sugar levels and will maintain a healthy weight. One key is to avoid many processed foods that are high in refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Continue reading
A staple in Asian cuisine, bamboo has been eaten by the Chinese for more than 2,500 years. Yet, in this country, bamboo is most recognized for its non-culinary roles in construction, furniture and textiles. Continue reading
In our day and age of obsession with looking young, let’s talk about what you can do to limit the effects of aging. We are going to focus on the top anti-aging foods. We always recommend that you choose organic products when you have the choice and can afford it. Continue reading
It can be easy to get stuck in a food rut. When you go shopping, you may find yourself reaching for foods that you eat all the time, even though your mouth may be bored to death. Here is a list of healthy foods that are often overlooked but can liven up your diet in delightful and unexpected ways. Continue reading
If you have high cholesterol, you’re certainly not alone; nearly half of all American adults have high cholesterol. Not all cholesterol is bad, though. Your body makes its own and uses it for important functions, such as producing cells and certain hormones. But too much of this waxy substance in the blood clogs arteries. Continue reading
Among the most elegantly shaped edibles, pears have long been classic subjects for still-life artists. But the elegance of these botanical siblings of the apple and rose does not end with their looks. Their texture is unique–grainy but buttery and crisp. They have a special affinity with foods as diverse as cheese and chocolate, raspberries and bitter greens. Pears take to preparation in myriad ways. Poached, baked, sautéed, steamed and puréed, or stewed, pears may be at their peak when fully ripe (pears ripen best off the tree, at room temperature) and raw. Continue reading
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