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Fermented Foods and The Gut Brain Connection
PROBIOTICS AND FERMENTED FOODS AFFECT THE BRAIN There’s been a lot of talk recently about fermented foods and what’s being called the gut brain connection or the gut brain biome. Research shows that there is an undeniable connection between what’s going on in your gastrointestinal tract and what’s going on in your mind. What some […]
RAW APPETIZER : Endive Boats
I made this video a few years ago, but I still think it’s a great raw food appetizer that is a healthy treat at any party. Try it and let me know how yours turn out!
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING GONE WRONG : Cranberries and the Nasty Truth
Every year we hear about failed attempts at healthy holiday eating and every year, something goes terribly wrong. So, this year, don’t sabotage your healthy holiday eating with a little red shrub fruit, cranberries. If your family is like mine, cranberry sauce is a staple during the holidays at the table. I mean, who doesn’t […]
Food Trivia – Do You Know Your Drupes?
If you’re into food trivia like me, here’s a question for ya’…do you know your drupes? I didn’t either, until a few years ago. I’ve eaten a lot of drupes and you probably have too, without even knowing it. Most people could care less about drupes, but they’re a very interesting group of fruits. In […]
Good Gut Health and Probiotics
Whether you think probiotics are a healthy solution or not, there’s no denying that there’s a big stinky digestive health problem in the United States. Digestive health is not only a serious health issue, it’s a serious financial issue too. The direct medical costs associated with treating digestive health diseases (including GERD, diverticulitis and viral […]
FIGS – Fun Food Fact
Figs have been cultivated for thousands of years and they are native to the Middle East and the western part of Asia. A curious Fig Fun Fact I discovered forced me to pose this question to myself…”Would you still eat them if you knew they contained the carcass of a female wasp?” No need to […]
BROCCOLINI – Fun Food Fact
Broccolini looks, tastes and cooks up as easily as broccoli, so what makes it so special that it needs to have it’s own vegetable classification, you ask? Well, if you like broccoli, you’ll like broccolini! This vegetable is a part of the cruciferous family of vegetables and is known around the globe as “tenderstem broccoli”. […]
10 Reasons Why Your Juicing Pulp Shouldn’t Go Into The Trash
There are so many reasons why juicing pulp (the “other” stuff that comes out of your juicer) generally get’s thrown out. For being such a healthy lifestyle choice, juicing waste can be overwhelming, messy and a pain in the arse – but it’s silly to throw it out. Think about it…organic vegetables aren’t cheap you […]
RAW FOOD DIET – Reasons To Eat Raw
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Raw food has been around since we figured out how to grow it. Therefore, a raw food diet isn’t really a diet at all. It can be completely integrated into daily life. Raw food consumption can be one of the most efficient ways […]
FUERTE AVOCADOS – THE ONE THAT STARTED THE CALIFORNIA AVOCADO INDUSTRY
This isn’t just about the Fuerte avocado. This is about history…and dinner! Read more… Earlier this week, I found these Fuerte Avocados at my favorite neighborhood market. I’ve been a fan of the Haas variety for a long time, but this was my first taste of the Fuerte…and my oh my. The texture is creamy […]