January 4, 2018
Whole Foods Market revealed what it believes are the most anticipated food trends for the year ahead. Floral
January 3, 2018
Findings published on August 29, 2017 in the journal Scientific Reports support the ability of garlic to combat undesirable bacteria. Professor Michael Givskov of the University of Copenhagen and colleagues found that ajoene from garlic interferes with communication systems in the bacteria Staphylococcus aureusand Pseudomonas aeruginosa byinhibiting small regulatory RNA molecules. The sulfur-rich compound also inflicted damage on the bacteria’s protective biofilm, rendering it more susceptible to attack. “The two types of bacteria we have studied are very important,” noted first author Tim Holm Jakobsen of the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Immunology and Microbiology. “They are called Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They actually belong to two […]
January 2, 2018
Most of us have heard of gluten—a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an effort to protect their health. But what if we’ve been missing the root of the problem? In The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain, renowned cardiologist Dr. Steven R. Gundry reveals that gluten is just one variety of a common, and highly toxic, plant-based protein called lectin. Lectins are found not only in grains like wheat but also in the “gluten-free” foods most of […]
December 29, 2017
The ancient medicinal healing herb yarrow goes by many names including Achilee, Devil’s Nettle, Noble Yarrow, Nosebleed, Old Man’s Pepper, and Soldier’s Wound Wort among others. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been most famously used as an herbal remedy used for wounds, cuts and abrasions. It’s genus name comes from the Greek character, Achilles, who was reported to carry it with his army to treat battle wounds. It grows naturally in sunny locations on thin, sandy soils. You may even see it growing along roadsides, in fields or on lawns. Yarrow is native to Eurasia but now grows all over the world in North […]
December 19, 2017
Need a tasty, colorful and simple appetizer recipe for your next party or holiday event? You will love this easy-to-make in minutes appetizer with dried apricots and ricotta cheese. Not only is dried fruit delicious, but as a preservation method, it reduces food waste. Dried fruit also creates year-round harvest seasons, making for a more sustainable agriculture model for many fruit farmers. The recipe is gluten free and vegetarian for those on special diets. Ricotta-Stuffed Apricot Bites Ingredients: 30 dried apricots 5 Tbs. ricotta cheese 2 tsp. pure maple syrup ¼ cup roasted pistachios and/or peanuts, finely chopped Directions: Using […]
December 17, 2017
Dementia is one of the most dangerous and distressing conditions anyone can face in their lives. It is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes, caused by brain disease or injury, and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. According to a previous report, almost 47 million people are living with dementia around the world with 4.1 million of them living in India. There are more than 9.9 million new cases of dementia diagnosed each year worldwide, implying one new case every 3.2 seconds. People are twice as afraid of losing their cognitive skills as they […]
December 11, 2017
Nothing says it’s holiday time like peppermint – candy canes, peppermint ice cream, and now. . .Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies. Chocolate and peppermint are a perfect pairing and will brighten up any holiday celebration. If you’re not keen on cold treats in the winter, the chocolate cookies are delicious on their own. This recipe is from Delicious Living Magazine, which suggests that you can substitute mint chocolate chip or mocha frozen yogurt or ice cream, if you prefer. You’ll have lots of ice cream left over to enjoy with another dessert. Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies Yield: 12 1 cup whole-wheat pastry […]
December 5, 2017
You may have heard of biotin supplements for hair and nail growth. But does it work? And what is it anyway? This vitamin underdog is in fact a B vitamin – B7 – and is critical for other reasons lesser known but important to the body, hair growth aside. Why do we believe biotin creates silky locks? What else is it used for? Where do we find it? Read on to learn what you need to know about biotin. Medicinally, biotin is used for: · Treating biotin deficiency · Brittle nails · Diabetes · Peripheral neuropathy Biochemically in the human […]
December 5, 2017
In August 2016, the New England Journal of Medicine published a striking report on cancer and body fat: Thirteen separate cancers can now be linked to being overweight or obese, among them a number of the most common and deadly cancers of all — colon, thyroid, ovarian, uterine, pancreatic and (in postmenopausal women) breast cancer. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added more detail: Approximately 631,000 Americans were diagnosed with a body fat-related cancer in 2014, accounting for 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed that year. Increasingly, it seems not only that we are losing the war on cancer, but […]