Could your salad be making you sick?
The nightshade family of plants (scientific name: Solanaceae family) consists of a number of common agricultural crops including tomatoes and potatoes. Nightshade plants are high enough in toxins to cause inflammation in the body, especially in anyone suffering from an autoimmune disease. You might be surprised at how many foods belong to the nightshade family […]
Timeless benefits of summer savory
Savory is a fragrant aromatic herb with two seasons, bringing us winter savory and summer savory. Winter savory is very pungent, making it less popular for cooking than its lighter, more fancy-free cousin, summer savory. Both summer and winter savory have been used medicinally and in cuisine for a couple of thousand years—no small wonder […]
This creepy sounding stuff will fix what ails you!
I realize that “bone broth” might not sound to you like the most appetizing thing in the world, but I can assure you that it is one of the most wonderful, healing substances you can put in your body. Bone broth is made simply by simmering animal bones in water with a bit of cider […]
Which leafy green contains more than 8 times your daily required amount of Vitamin K?
Swiss chard is still making a big appearance at my local farmer’s market…how about yours? If you’ve been wondering about whether or not you should pick up some of these leafy greens, I say, do it! Swiss chard is sometimes known as white beet, strawberry spinach, Chilian beet, leaf beet, spinach beet, Sicilian beet, Roman […]
Don’t Throw This Away!
Do you toss away the tops of your beets when you’re preparing the roots for your meal? Or do you eat them, too? Many people don’t realize that the red-veined leaves of the beetroot are not only edible, but they’re also chock full of all kinds of nutrients. You can boost the nutritional value of […]
Which cancer-fighting veggie deserves another chance?
Have you ever seen Brussels sprouts before they’re harvested from their stalks? They are just the coolest looking things! The next time you’re at the farmer’s market, see if you can find some. They’re awesome—a little tree with tiny cabbages up and down the stalk. I adore Brussels sprouts—now. But when I was a kid, […]
7 edibles you might be ignoring
I am willing to bet there are some plants in your yard that you didn’t even know you could eat. Now, I’m not suggesting for a minute that all of these food items are delicious (because some of them aren’t) but your kids will surely enjoy making a meal out of weeds! Just be careful […]
There’s cancer in that can!
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is evil. Lord knows I’ve written enough about this poison over the years. But a disturbing new tactic by the corn growers makes me think we need to have this conversation again. In case you need a refresher. HFSC is a man-made sweetener that you find in hundreds of packaged […]
Bite into the benefits of the “new” red meat
It’s funny how suddenly people are wild about bison. But, once upon a time, these animals were a major source of protein and nutrients in North America. Bison isn’t new by any means, but it is certainly enjoying new popularity! If you’re searching for a different red meat to add to your repertoire, keep your […]