heart health

How to Find Fresh Olive Oil

March 19, 2013

Olive oil boasts many heart-boosting properties, such as oleic acid and polyphenols. The trouble is that many olive oils in the United States are old, tainted, or rancid. This means that the olive oil might be mixed with another oil by unscrupulous dealers. Or that it is old and rancid, rendering the healing polyphenols as [...]

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Sexy-Hot Edible Plants

March 20, 2012

Enough of Cosmopolitan magazine and Victoria’s Secret. We owe it to plants for keeping us sexy and healthy!

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In Nature We Trust

March 19, 2012

Think: how did my body evolve to eat food? Eating processed foods is definitely not sexy because they are linked with harmful substances.

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Simple Banana Tip

February 8, 2012

Simple tip: The next time your bananas are speckling into an over-ripened state, try this simple trick to buy yourself a few weeks of time before using them: Peel each banana Slice bananas into coin shapes, about 1/2-inch thick Freeze in a clear container – a freezer bag or an old yogurt container will work [...]

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Immune Ammo: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Smoothie

November 1, 2011

I’ve felt a bit taxed the last few days, as though a cold is reaching its long, nasty tentacles for me. I made a super-immune booster drink in less than five minutes, and I’ve felt great ever since I consumed it this morning. It contains fresh carrots and orange juice, both which boast large amounts [...]

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A Spooky Halloween Food Story

October 25, 2011

National food day represents more than just eating healthy. It is also about our food sovereignty.

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Cherries

August 1, 2011

Finally, we can understand the meaning in the saying that “Life is a bowl of cherries.” It turns out that a bowl of cherries truly is a blessing almost as beautiful as life itself.

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The Omega Buzz

May 15, 2011

Why do Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids matter? What impact do they have on health? Is supplementation necessary?

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Increase Your Omega 3s (Without Killing Fish)

May 5, 2011

You can increase the amount of omega-3 in your blood simply by reducing the amount of omega-6 in your diet.

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Rainbow Frittata

April 30, 2011

In my world, every morning starts with a colorful burst. On average, I two – three servings of veggies or fruit at breakfast. If you consciously make an effort to start your day out with plant-based foods, you are well on your way to achieving – or possibly exceeding – the USDA’s recommendations of five [...]

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