Prevent disease, promote health, and protect the planet by eating mindfully
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods on Mar 3rd, 2010
Chilies are the go-to veggie when you’re looking to spice things up. But did you know they also have a red-hot reputation for health promotion? Next time a curry kicks you in the bum, remember that while you might be getting a spicy sucker punch to the mouth, you’re also fighting off inflammatory disease, type-2 [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Feb 25th, 2010
We all know that vitamin C is king when it comes to combatting winter colds. But there are only so many cups of juice, lemon teas, and oranges you can consume. So, we thought we’d be creative with our vitamin C intake this week. Salmon is loaded with omega-3, which is great for boosting immunity [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Feb 10th, 2010
This recipe is based on a dish that was made for me while staying on an organic farm in Pai, a village in Northwest Thailand, that only eats what it produces. It’s a deliciously quick, simple and clean curry that combines a variety of healthy and hearty fresh veggies. The chili component is sure to heat [...]
Posted in Ask the Experts, Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Feb 9th, 2010
Let’s face it – the flu is nothing new – and while there are hundreds of commercial combats to the common cold, trying a natural approach is better for both your body and bank account. As the media tries to scare the Nyquil into you, turn off your TV and empower yourself with ancient immune [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Weight Loss Tips on Oct 28th, 2009
There’s a good chance dehydration could be derailing your dieting efforts – it can slow metabolism rates by 3% – and it’s also the number one trigger of daytime fatigue, making the couch seem far more appealing than cardio. However, before you reach for a coke or some other sugar-laden carbonated beverage, there are a [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods on Oct 15th, 2009
If you’re looking to boost immunity and fight off the flu this winter, don’t miss out on miso. Never has something so rotten been so rife with nutrients – traditional Japanese miso is a fermented soy bean paste that’s made by inoculating trays of white rice with mold – it’s packed with a veritable Mount [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Oct 13th, 2009
The Green Nut – a site dedicated to the nutritional benefits of pistachios – is encouraging people to go green with their nut consumption (Ps. it’s our only Kermit-colored nut). Not only do they provide the premise for my favorite ice-cream flavor, pistachios also pack a pretty decent nutritional punch.
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Nutrition News on Aug 25th, 2009
Green tea guzzlers believe their “leafy greens” reduce the risk of prostate cancer and minimize the risk of diabetes. Jasmine teetotalers tout its ability to boost immunity and lower blood pressure. Some nutritionists swear by peppermint tea as a natural alternative to Pepto, as it’s thought to alleviate stomach problems. With all the research on [...]
Posted in Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Aug 13th, 2009
Gwen Stafani was right - I ain’t no hollaback girl (unless of course I’m calling back on the banana phone). And this sh*t really is bananas - B.A.N.A.N.A.S – sweet, creamy, delicious, and packed with a banana-boat load of nutrients (it would be bananas not to take advantage of the fruity puns associated with our most phallic fruit). OK, OK, no more – I promise.
Posted in Ask the Experts, Disease Fighting Foods, Nutritious & Delicious on Aug 10th, 2009
In my opinion, the idea that all types of fat are bad for you is totally bogus. Certain fats, such as Ghee, are not only harmless but a crucial part of a healthy diet. Ghee is a clarified butter that originates from India – it’s made by heating butter and removing the milk solids. What’s [...]
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