Green salad is frequently used as an appetizer and as a very healthy meal ingredient. What makes green salad a great option for many meals is the fact that this salad has only a few calories. Green Salad Health Benefits This nutrient-rich meal is packed with iron, calcium, B vitamins and potassium. It also has […]

Green tea has very impressive health benefits. It is an antioxidant.  The polyphenols in green tea are most responsible for its health benefits, with the major ones being flavonoids, the most active of which is epigallacatechin gallate. Green tea has been shown to inhibit cancer cells and carcinogens such as nitrosamines and to detoxify or […]

This is a delicious and balanced rice pilau dish makes a great meal after a long day at work. In order to spice up this meal and to make it even healthier, we have decided to add cashews to it. Powers of Pilau Cashews or cashew nuts are rich in many nutrients that are crucial […]

Green beans are very nutritious vegetables that belong to the legume family. They originate from Mexico, but today these tasty vegetables are used in almost every cuisine in the world. For example, in Europe, this vegetable has been used since the 16th century. They are known for the many nutrients they contain including arginine, vitamin […]

2018 has officially arrived and along with it a flurry of resolutions for the new year! As usual eating healthy and weight loss are at the top of the list for people. According to the CDC, more than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults are obese. Not a huge surprise when you look at the growing […]

Some raw in diet is especially important in our Western diet, which is so devoid of nutrients and is over-processed and overcooked. And why would anyone cook a fruit. That is just a perfect raw food. Now, some raw foods are fabulous especially for cleansing and renewal, and I can’t think of a better vegetable […]

Artichoke is a member of sunflower family, a bud of a thistle like plant, and it has been considered a delicacy for ages; in fact, its history goes back to Greek and Roman times. The bottom of the choke is called a heart and the base and the heart are the only parts eaten. The […]

I just had a chiropractic adjustment with my favorite Dr. Margaret Winters today from www.greatriverchiro.com and noticed a bright green smoothie in a mason jar on her counter top. It looked so fresh, creamy and delicious. Of course, I asked her about the ingredients! This is a lovely one that reminds me of a delicious smoothie […]

If you go to the local store, there is a great chance that you will find some tasty popsicles. However, you should know that it is easy to prepare these refreshing treats at home too. But, why would someone want to do this? Well, besides the fact that they are usually expensive, another good reason […]

When you think of February you think of the colors pink and red for Valentine’s Day. Many don’t think of Amethyst the birthstone color for February. So, in honor of the last full week of February, yes, I said it the last full week, I want to introduce a Purple inspired recipe using eggplants! This […]

This Banana Bread recipe is inspired by one from Minimalist Baker. I love it with Teff Flour, which provides a high nutrient content, especially calcium, and is gluten free. My husband claimed he hates banana bread, but he really likes this one! What is Teff Flour? Teff Flour is a pleasingly light, uniquely flavored, 100% […]

Rhubarb is starting to come into the garden and strawberries are blossoming as well. So when you’re overflowing on these fabulous treats this Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce is a great way to use them up! It’s great over gluten free pancakes, but on a hot day you can pour this over (or even mix in) to […]