The Mayo CLinic Offers Some Insight into the Types of Fiber, Sources & Reasons We should Include it in Our Diets! They agree that whole foods are best but provide some tips and suggestions if you are fiber challenged. Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033/NSECTIONGROUP=2 Fiber provides many health benefits. Here’s how to…
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Twitter Tips for Going Vegan!
No one says you have to be Vegan. I’m not Vegan, yet. =) But here’s some great Vegan tips from Tweeters to include in your culinary repertoire. I especially like the one about soaking nuts and making creamy sauces. Super Fun & Easy, Enjoy! FOOD JANUARY 18, 2013, 12:35 PM7 Comments By KAREN BARROW In this week’s Well…
Making Raw Sprouted Bread!
As promised, here is the video on making your own Raw Sprouted Bread. Looks good! Enjoy!
Sprouting Wheat Berries!
Hi Everyone! This is the first of a few posts on Sprouting Grains. I’m so excited to be able to offer you a nutritious way to enjoy your grains that you might not have thought of before. For those of you who sprout regularly, feel free to offer your advice or experiences. =) This Blog…
HERBS TO RESTORE PH BALANCE!
Jul 6, 2011 | By Tracey Roizman, D.C.Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/486376-herbs-to-restore-ph-balance/#ixzz2Hc4YASVT Photo Credit Keith Brofsky/Stockbyte/Getty Images Aside from adding signature flavor to many of your favorite dishes, herbs offer a wealth of potential healthbenefits. Many herbs contain high levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Herbs also contain phytochemicals that help prevent and treat many common health conditions. If you…
Going Bananas!
Bananas – Ayurvedic Perspectives http://www.pathtoayurveda.com/bananas-ayurvedic-perspectives/ Bananas can be a controversial food when dealing with the doshas. Often constipating for Vatas, clogging for Kaphas and hot/cool for Pittas depending on ripeness, bananas must be eaten seasonally and in the case of home remedies, with other foods and spices. Here are 8 suggestions of home remedies with…
Go Organic!
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/about-our-products/organic-food Organic Food Some things are just no brainers, like knowing you can always find a lot of organic food at our stores. As the first nationally certified organic grocer in the US, we offer you the biggest and best choice we possibly can because it’s an important part — perhaps the most important part —…
Whole Grains With Dr. Weil!
Whole grains – full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low-glycemic carbohydrates – are an important part of my Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, but I always specify “true” whole grains. This means when using or cooking with whole grains, the individual grains must be intact or cracked into a few large pieces,not ground in flour. Few nutrition guides…
Nightshades No More!
Hey Folks! Just wanted to pass on some Ayurvedic wisdom on nightshades after being inspired by a friend’s detox program this morning. Thanks! Nightshades are part of the Solanaceae family of plants and contain traces of toxic alkaloids that can cause inflammation, retain water in the body and be slightly addictive to your body’s tissues. Click the photo…
Cabbage is Ahead of the Game!
My SF Holistic Examiner Article http://www.examiner.com/article/cabbage-is-ahead-of-the-game
Cabbage Fever!
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/soluble-fiber-cabbage-4643.html Cabbage is a great winter vegetable and a true friend to a healthy colon. Offering significant amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber, cabbages are thought to help reduce your risk of cancer according to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cabbage can be aggravating to Vata dosha so be sure to use a pinch…
CHAI FOR CHARITY!
CHAI FOR CHARITY!!! Organic Chai Mix is Back! Each month Veda Health will be donating a portion of the proceeds from each bag sold to a different Charity. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so the Proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Get your Great Organic Holiday Housewarming Gift Before they Sell out. $12…
My Philly Burbs TV Video Interview: Holistic Cooking!
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