Have you walked up to the sweet potatoes in the produce section and wondered “What is the difference between them and which one is better for me?” Well, let me help you understand the difference so the next time you go, you are informed. Sweet potatoes are nutritionally very different than regular potatoes. Sweet potatoes […]
Chia Seeds Chia seeds are an ancient super food. Chia means “strength” in the language of the Mayans, and was considered running food because messengers could run all day with the help of these tiny seeds. Chia seeds were considered medicine and they had more value than gold due to their incredible health enhancing properties. Chia seeds are […]
Eating a few cucumber slices before going to bed helps you to wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins, and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache! Cucumber Cucumbers have a high water content (95% water), which helps […]
What two things are RED, round and popular in the summer? Cherries and radishes! Cherries Did you blink? If so, the cherry season may be over. To get FRESH, good tasting cherries, you will want to run to the store and get some soon as they have a very short season. Health […]
Do you remember the song “Put the lime in the coconut and shake it up? Click here to refresh your memory and have fun! I challenge you to SIT STILL. Well, today I will be writing about a wonderful fruit- the LIME. This small fruit comes with a powerful punch. It can be used alone, […]
Do me a favor. Stop what you are doing and close your eyes. Evaluate your body. Do you have any parts that are “talking to you” right now? Aches, pains, itchy skin, throbbing? If the answer is yes, then you may be dealing with inflammation. Dr. Tanya Edwards, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine, […]
