Did you know that the entire pea plant is edible? Young pea vines are prized in the culinary world for their grassy pea-like flavor. The main phytonutrient in peas is quercetin, a powerful antioxidant. They are also a source of highly digestible protein often found in plant-based protein supplements. Peas contain an amino acid, which
We have all been at home a lot over the past two months, and I hear there has been a lot of eating going on! Maybe too many sweets, carbs, the wrong kind of fats. Yes, the Standard American Diet (SAD). It’s time to think healthy! Here are some tips for getting back on track.
When you go to the grocery store, think of your immune system. What does it want? Fresh, fresh, fresh! No, not fresh pizza, fresh foods! Organic fruits and vegetables have top priority (but no corn). Never buy strawberries, zucchini, soy, or sugar unless they are organic. Be sure to read ingredients on pre-packaged foods. Chemicals
Do you eat a Standard American Diet? If so, your diet – and ultimately your health – might be a SAD story! The SAD diet is high in meats, especially highly-processed lunch-type meats, milk-based foods (cheese yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.), potatoes, processed and prepared foods, fried foods, and sweets. In contrast, a healthy, nutritious diet
A recent study on cardiovascular health has shown that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year around the world. The study, conducted by the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University and published June 10 by the American Society for Nutrition, estimated that roughly
Here’s a simple, healthy, and delicious recipe I came up with a few years ago that I really enjoy. It takes about an hour for some home-cooked goodness! Crumble one pound of ground turkey in a large pan over medium heat. Add: Two tablespoons dried onion or 1/4 c finely chopped onion One tsp granulated
Last week we discussed some great super foods for feeding your brain. But what about all the brain-robbing toxins lurking out there? Brain toxicity is a major factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Today, there is no shortage of neurotoxins in our air, food, water, and products. Here are four of the major substances
Many of us grew up hearing from our parents that it was important to eat fish because, well, it’s brain food. It turns out they were right. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association proved that fish is indeed good for the brain and that it may also help prevent
Too many decisions. Too much pressure at work. Too many personal demands. Too much going on without time to rest and restore. A tired brain (sometimes called mental fatigue) is a brain that is unhealthy and has trouble responding well to life’s needs. Tired brain occurs when the brain cannot tolerate all that it’s asked
For thousands of years, Asian cultures have enjoyed the benefits of drinking green tea. Over the past few decades, the western world has discovered these benefits and green tea has gained popularity as a hot or cold beverage. Whether you serve it up in a steaming mug or iced with a shot of your favorite
If you are like me, you want to live a long and healthy life. You want as much good, clear information you can get on how to stay healthy. But why do some populations live well into their 90s and 100s virtually free of chronic diseases while the United States and other western nations are
Ready for part two on your healthy kitchen makeover? Now let’s clean up some more! 1. Remove all the bad fats. Toss any refined cooking oils like corn and soy oils. Trans fats (anything “hydrogenated” like Crisco and margarine) are dangerous as they create inflammation which can cause heart disease and many other ailments. MANY
