Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What common condiment may protect against cancer?
It’s been mentioned in Sanskrit writings from 5000 years ago and in The New Testament. It was used as a food source and medicinally in ancient Greece and in ancient Rome. It’s available ground and whole. Oh, and also as a condiment. We’re talking about mustard! The Romans are believed to have been the first […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Red, yellow, green or orange?
Not all bell peppers are created equal. First, there are the colors – red, orange, yellow, and green are the most common. The second is the flavor – from sweet to hot. It is all from the same plant. The only difference is when they are picked. As the pepper gets riper, it gets not […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Looks like a brain to me
Also known as Cabbage Flower, cauliflower is a member of the Brassica family of veggies, well-known for their cancer fighting capabilities. Mon petit chou means (in French, chou is pronounced “shoe”) “my little cauliflower” and is a term of endearment! How do you like that? Here’s today’s TRICK: Take the stem off your cauliflower and […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: For a sweet juicy snack pick cherries!
I just love the sweet, tart flavor of a juicy ripe cherry. But really, who doesn’t? Cherries are not only delicious, these delicate little fruits are also very healthy. If you suffer from gout pain, you probably already know that cherries can help prevent flareups but there’s much more to cherries than that. Cherries are […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Why I love coconut milk
(it’s probably not what you think!)
There are a lot of producers of coconut milk making it easy to pick up this delicious drink at the grocery store. Easy to swap dairy milk for coconut milk, it’s always in my blender in the mornings, making my breakfast in a glass smoothie! Coconut milk is rich in MCT (medium chain triglycerides) which […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What sweetener protects against allergies?
In an earlier blog post, I talked about the importance of honeybees, so naturally, I wanted to feature honey in today’s post. After reading this article, you’ll have a great trick, a new tip, and a fabulous recipe featuring my favorite sweetener—honey! (Now, in case you didn’t read that article, I strongly recommend you do […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Check out
this rad root – Horseradish!
Horseradish is the perfect condiment for dipping roast beef, a key element in a zippy seafood sauce and a secret ingredient for an extra spicy Bloody Mary but it’s so much more! This terribly ugly root vegetable is as rich in health benefits as it is pungent in flavor. Pressed against your forehead, the raw […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Achin’ for some bacon?
The Chinese started enjoying salted pork bellies in 1500 BC. The Romans and the Greeks also enjoyed eating this preserved pork product. In 1924, the first packaged and sliced bacon was patented by Oscar Mayer, and the world would never be the same. Oh, bacon. Those of us who are living a Paleo lifestyle, well, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Head Of the Vegetable Class
Hands up if you have a head of cabbage in your refrigerator! Not only is this beautiful green cruciferous vegetable inexpensive, readily available, and delicious, but cabbage is also an incredibly nutritious food. Since cabbage can thrive in cooler temperatures, it’s still available fresh throughout the fall and into the winter in most parts of […]