Having the indispensible skill of making broth from bones, water and vegetables will save you money while sustaining you with necessary minerals and amino acids – more bio-available in this form than from a supplement. The benefits of bone broth are too extensive to list here, but check out this great infographic! Ingredients Soup bones, […]
Immunity Soup is comfort food during the cold and flu season. Thick and savory with a rich umami flavor, this mushroom soup features ingredients that have a long tradition in supporting immune health. In this video, I demonstrate how to make this soup from start to finish. I include an explanation of special ingredients and […]
What are your rules for better health? Do they include calorie counting? Or going to the gym? Or eating a salad every day for lunch? Do you eat a low-fat diet, limit your sodium intake and practice intermittent fasting? Perhaps you stress over emotional eating and fight cravings, so you deprive yourself through willpower. While […]
A healthy breakfast provides not only appropriate carbs, fats, and proteins, but essential micronutrients, too. When you eat a healthy breakfast, you feel energized for the day; your mood is stable, and you maintain a sense of satiety. Whether you eat when you first wake up, or practice intermittent fasting, your breakfast sets your blood […]
Foods that cool the body are more vital in the summer than foods that keep the kitchen cool. Just as you need coolant in your car to drive across the desert mid-day, you must also have “coolant” in your body to keep from overheating. Below are three tips to for finding and eating foods that […]
Thirst quenchers are what you need when the heat’s on! We have some easy, refreshing thirst quenchers free of added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial flavors and colors. They will help you hydrate for sunny and sweaty days. Why Not Drink Soda and Sports Drinks as Thirst Quenchers? We all love soda. It’s […]
During cold and flu season, you need remedies that work – that actually cure your symptoms, rather than just mask them. Here are my personal favorites. Cold and Flu Prevention The most important step you can take during the winter months is to protect yourself before the sick days come. Common sense applies here. Sleep […]
Eating to boost your immunity may be a powerful weapon in these times of uncertainty. While scientists debate which approaches are working in the battle against pandemic viral disease, we can rest assured that nutrient-dense whole foods are never contraindicated! Further, we can start by nourishing ourselves with the primary foods of love, gratitude, laughter […]
Immunity Soup is engineered to deliver vital nutrients while providing a comforting winter meal. The immune system is a nutrient HOG! In order to keep it functioning well, we have to feed it a constant stream of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Benefits of Immunity Soup We start with bone broth, because it’s rich in magnesium, […]
What if, instead of cereal, you had soup for breakfast? It might sound odd in America, but all over the world, healthy cultures feast on breakfast soup several times per week. Historical Bias for Breakfast Soup There’s an old saying: “Breakfast like a king; lunch like a prince; dinner like a pauper.” In blue zones […]