The Power of Turmeric
Turmeric is used throughout the world as a spice and in herbal medicine as a healing remedy. It is native to Indonesia and India, where it’s been harvested for more than 5,000 years. More than just an ingredient in curry, turmeric has grabbed the attention of the nutrition world for …
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Tricks for Travelers Constipation
Summer brings sunshine and play and oftentimes, travel. We’re taking an extended drive up to Maine to drop my daughter off for her first season of sleep-away summer camp. We leave on Saturday. While I always enjoy the change in scenery, being away from home can sometimes throw our bodies …
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Why I’m Loving Lemon…
I love lemons! On chicken, on steamed veggies, in a simple salad, as a morning elixir, in desserts, in smoothies and more. I even like how they look in a bowl on the counter. And they have so many health benefits… Lemon is a citrus fruit superfood native to southern …
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Chew On This!
“Make sure you chew your food” is a statement I heard countless times growing up. Unquestionably, there’s truth to that wisdom. Chewing your food with awareness will aid digestion, boost nutrient absorption, help to control weight and more. This may seem simple, but when’s the last time you were truly conscious …
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My Favorite Spring Food
Have you noticed the large red celery-like stalks in the produce aisle of your local market in early spring? Wondering what it might be? Rhubarb is a quintessential seasonal food that’s available only when it is fresh and in season (early spring). Rhubarb resembles a celery stalk with unusually large …
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Kitchen Essentials: Sacred Salt
Spring is generally thought of as a time of awakening and first steps. As the spring sprouts make their first appearance, I like to think about some of the first steps we can take towards better health. Usually it’s the small steps that we take, over time, that contribute to …
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