Guava – Fruits, well actually Berries
Guava likes to grow in warm climates and taste similar to both a pear and a strawberry, yummy! Guava can be pale greed, pink or white, and a round or...
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Avocado Oil – Healthy for Cooking or Uncooked Foods!
Finding oils that are both healthy for us and able to within stand the smoke point of cooking can be a challenge, but Avocado Oil offers both of these! The...
Prunes and Plums – Equally beneficial?
Prunes are easier to pack as a snack, but are they healthier as well? What nutrition benefits are available from either form of plums? I find it interesting how the...
Dirty Dozen and Clean List – How Important is Buying Organic?
I have come to appreciate the Dirty Dozen and the 15 Cleanest Produce Lists as I don’t always have access to organic produce, and I know that for some it...
Yummy Chocolate Pudding Made from a High Protein Fruit?
[Recipe] Can we actually make a delicious desert that aids in the anti-aging process from the same ingredient that increases your carotenoid absorption of your salad greens? Adding about 1...
What is Inulin, and why do we need it?
What do asparagus, onions, ground chicory root, and bananas have in common? How does inulin provide prebiotics, and why are they so helpful? Let’s see why inulin is a great...
Arrowroot – Thickening Agent and Beyond!
Many gluten-free recipes call for Arrowroot – what exactly is this and does it have any other uses than as a replacement for cornstarch as a thickening agent? I was...
What Do the Sell By Dates Mean? What other ways are we Wasting Food?
Do you throw away good food because of the expiration dates stamped on products? What is the difference between each type of date stamp? Are we aware of how much...
Onions – The Yummy Aroma is as Powerful as the Health Benefits!
The aroma of cooking onions seems to draw everyone into the kitchen… “what’s cooking, it smells wonderful!” Adding this superfood to as many of our dishes as possible, whether cooked...
Keeping our Veggies and Fruits Fresher
As you store your beautiful veggies and fruits, do you hope you can eat them all before they begin to spoil? Are you correctly guessing which ones should be refrigerated,...
Raw, Cooked, Omega-3, Free Range – Which Eggs Are Best?
[Video] Athletes in training and Natural Healthcare Providers have trusted eggs for their dense quick nutrition for as long as I can remember. Eggs are a high-quality source of protein,...
Coffee, Tea, Energy Drinks – Is Caffeine Good for our Health?
[Video] Over the years we have heard both – that coffee and tea have some health benefits in moderate doses, and that we should avoid caffeine all together… and how...
A darker yolk means a more nutritious egg
Have you ever wondered about the difference between an egg yolk that is light yellow and one that is darker yellow, or even close to orange? As chicken enthusiast Garden...
Best kept secret for keeping avocado from going brown!
Avocado is so delicious and incredibly healthy. I love making recipes with avocado but there’s nothing less appetizing than when it turns brown! Why does it happen? Avocados have an...
What’s Up With Those Tiny Handles On Maple Syrup Bottles?
It’s maple syrup time and I thought I’d help you answer a question that may have been keeping you up at night. You know the maple syrup you buy in...
