FOOD
Capture the Flavours of Fall: Fermenting, Freezing, and Dehydrating
As our local markets bulge with the fall harvest, I feel a growing sense of urgency to capture the amazing variety and freshness that local...
Recipe: Curry Paste
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘SIMMERED FALL SUPPERS‘. (Makes about 1-1/2 cups) Ingredients 1 Tbsp coriander seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds...
Allergy-Free Meals Go To Work & School – Alternatives for the Lunchbox
Peanut butter sandwiches in lunchboxes and “peanuts and Cracker Jacks” at the ball game are things of the past. Whether you’re avoiding allergenic foods to...
Healing Fall Foods: Get Warm and Grounded with Plant-based Meals
There is a lot of information available these days on food and nutrition – what to eat, what not to eat, and everything in between....
How to Survive Western Medicine: 20 Supplements That Repair Damage Caused by Medications
Before you read the rest of this article, know that the use of prescribed drugs can be life-saving or highly beneficial on a short-term basis....
David Wolfe’s Top 10 Superfoods for Health and Longevity
“Do you want the best health ever? Get superfoods in your diet!” David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe, a nutritional and longevity expert, makes this recommendation to...
Peak Nutrition for Seniors: To Clear the 9 Most Common Health Problems
Senior citizens account for the largest growing segment of the population in the developed world. Optimizing food choices, supplements, and lifestyle factors can help provide...
Green Medicine for Menopause ~ Herbs to the Rescue
Whew, the summer heat is on and nobody feels it more than a menopausal woman. Trust me on that. When beads of sweat start to...
Cool Vegan Dishes for a Hot Summer Season
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in the environment, health, and wellness. And I always considered myself an animal lover....
Healthy Dining Mediterranean-Style
It does my heart good to know that I’ve been serving my family Mediterranean-style meals long before I even heard of the Mediterranean Diet, which...
Book feature – Plant Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages
by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, MS, RD; Cory Davis, MBA, P.Ag Publisher: Healthy Living Publications; March 28, 2023 In their latest release, PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN:...
10 Best Spring Detox Remedies – Herbs, Foods, and Strategies
The arrival of spring always brings the urge to detoxify the body as an annual ritual and fresh start. Many people take it upon themselves...
Heavenly Horsetail: One of the First Herbs to Emerge in Spring
I enjoy every season, but as a student of nature and a herbalist I have to admit I love spring the most – observing the...
The Low Glycemic Load Diet: A Secret to Successful Weight Loss
The secret to successful weight loss isn’t starving yourself, nor is it limiting your food choices or following a rigid pattern of eating. It is...
Herbs for Detox – Spring Cleansing with Plant Medicines Can Revitalize Energy
Feeling lethargic lately? Tired when you get up and exhausted by the time you get home at night? Or are you just plain low on...
Top 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People
Some people rarely get sick and are always fizzing with energy. They don’t gain weight or lose their memory. So what’s their secret? When leading...