Choline
I include tahini in many of my meal plans for clients. One of the biggest reasons is its choline content. Choline is an essential nutrient that aids nerve impulse transmission, the process … Continue reading
Beets, Beets Good For The Heart
Raw beets are nutritional powerhouses, containing high levels of fiber, the right kinds of natural sugars, and an impressive amount of carotenoids and antioxidants which help protect against heart disease … Continue reading
Zucchini
Zucchini is loaded with nutrients known to aid in digestion, ease constipation, balance blood sugar, maintain both sex and brain hormones and curb overeating. Like melons, zucchini is mostly water … Continue reading
Dill Weed
Dill Weed provides Calcium, Copper, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Zinc. Dill is a natural food that protects against cancer-causing … Continue reading
Onion
Onion is a powerful anti-septic that is rich in vitamins A, B and C. It is a potent source of folate, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, iron and dietary fiber. Put … Continue reading
Cashews
Cashews contain 18 of the 20 amino acids used by humans, including all 9 essential amino acids. Cashews are one of the most concentrated food sources for Zinc. Zinc is … Continue reading
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are known as one the best natural kidney cleansers. They are rich in B vitamins and are highly re-hydrating. They are known to improve diabetes, bad breath, joint and … Continue reading
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral required for healthy skin, cell growth, sexual development, fertility, night vision, and our sense of taste and smell. It helps the lymphatic system and liver … Continue reading
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional Yeast is favored by vegetarians and vegans for its nutty, cheese-like flavor. It is naturally low in fat and high in protein. One ounce of nutritional yeast contains 14 … Continue reading
Basil
Basil provides a healthy dose of Vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting. Basil also provides Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin C and Potassium. Basil contains DNA-protecting flavonoids, … Continue reading
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is a completely natural product, resulting from the fermentation of apple juice to hard apple cider followed by a second fermentation to apple cider vinegar. It retains … Continue reading
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Seed, or more specific the green pepita, is a known nutritional powerhouse! Pumpkin seeds are abundant in the minerals magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, iron and copper. The … Continue reading
Tahini
Tahini is sesame seed butter. It contains all the essential amino acids, making it a high quality protein, plus it is rich in calcium, lecithin and B vitamins B1, B2, B3, … Continue reading
KOMBUCHA – FERMENTED TEA BEVERAGE
The ancient Chinese called this beverage the “Immortal Health Elixir”. Kombucha is made from sweetened tea that’s been fermented by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (S.C.O.B.Y.), a.k.a. “mother” … Continue reading
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been called the “Healthiest dietary oil on earth” According to Dr. Mercola’s articles and newsletters, multiple studies on Pacific Island populations who get 30-60% of their total caloric … Continue reading
The 21st Century Mommy
Today’s parents, despite being raised in the “convenience” paradigm, are much more aware of the hazardous eating habits of past generations. They are wanting and willing to go back to … Continue reading
Turmeric
Turmeric originates from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is a member of the ginger family and it’s one of nature’s most powerful healers. It is especially essential … Continue reading
Raw sugar
Raw sugar is not processed to the same extent as white sugar and contains vitamin B, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The reason refined white sugar is so harmful is … Continue reading
Mint
Mint is high in vitamins A, C and folate. It is also high in the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc. High in fiber, mint is well known for … Continue reading
Himalayan Crystal Salt
Himalayan Crystal Salt is by far the purest salt available on earth. It is uncontaminated by any toxins or pollutants and contains all of the *84 trace minerals found in your … Continue reading
Cacao
All chocolate is made from Cacao Beans (also known as Cocoa Beans). Raw and organic cacao powder is prepared by cold-pressing cacao beans to yield a decadent, antioxidant-rich powder. Because … Continue reading
Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is considered by many to be the most complete superfood available in nature. This is because bee pollen contains more than 96 different nutrients, including every nutrient known that … Continue reading
Dates
Dates are a good source of dietary potassium and dietary fiber. They contain protein and trace elements including boron, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc. The primary vitamins in dates are … Continue reading
Rosemary
Rosemary’s antioxidant content is known to help prevent cataracts. The natural acids present in rosemary help in protecting the body’s cells and DNA from free radical damage. And rosemary extract … Continue reading
The Benefits of Kombucha, A Fermented Tea Beverage
The ancient Chinese called this tonic the “Immortal Health Elixir”. Kombucha is made from sweetened tea that’s been fermented by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (S.C.O.B.Y.), a.k.a. “mother” … Continue reading
Garlic
Garlic is known as a sulfur residue food that cleanses tissues and aids in oxygenation. It is composed of nitrogenous substances, sodium, potassium, selenium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, sulfuric, phosphoric acid, … Continue reading
Building Stomach Acid
Optimal digestion depends upon food being doused with a healthy amount of stomach acid or hydrochloric acid (HCL) when it gets to the stomach. Without HCL, the digestion of protein, … Continue reading
Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric is an incredible gift from nature with its many uses: detoxing, lowering inflammation and supporting a healthy estrogen balance in the body. Combine the power of turmeric with cleansing chia … Continue reading
Super Greens Dip
Ingredients 1 1⁄2 large avocados A handful of baby spinach leaves Juice and zest of 1 lime 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves 1⁄2 cup of raw cashews Himalayan salt … Continue reading
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