When I turned 50 in 2015, I became very sick with extreme inflammation in my body. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, degenerative disk disease and fibromyalgia. After going the medical route (anti-inflammatory medications and pain meds) and getting sicker, I took my healthcare into my own hands and decided to devote my time to…
Love it or hate it garlic has a lot to offer. From antibacterial properties to vampire killing power to adding depth to good chili, the humble bulb has many applications. Italian cooking is probably best known for the inclusion of garlic, but it is also widely used in asian cuisines, that of the…
I know what you’re thinking… Okay, maybe I don’t. But I suspect it’s nothing lovely of the humble lima bean. Before you write off this lowly staple, hear me out- it’s an underrated legume! Butter beans originated in South America but have become a common plant source of protein in North America. Understandably…
If you’re starting off thinking “selena-what?” you’re probably in the right place! Se·le·ni·um is on the periodic table of elements (yes, that periodic table) with the atomic number of 34. It is a trace mineral that we need in our diets and the best food source of it is in a brazil nut! I’m…
We’ve all heard the saying, but what kind of truth is there to this age old phrase? As it turns out, quite a bit! “America’s Most Trusted Pharmacist” Suzy Cohen is passionate about the nutritional value of foods and how they affect health. While plenty of other fruit and vegetables are great for your diet,…
Zucchini has a bit of a reputation as a plentiful vegetable in the garden this time of year. Creative use of this squash can yield some interesting and delicious recipes. But we’re not here to talk zucchini… Courgette flowers are delicate specimens and as so they don’t wield any spectacular nutritional values. A full…
We tend to think of those little yellow flowers dotting our lawns as pests. Interruptions in a sea of soft green grass. The word “weed” has a negative connotation attached to it and so we yank them from the earth and fill out compost with them. Our backyards weren’t always spotted with dandelions however.…
The summer sun & heat is more than on its way! Flip flops, sunglasses & a tan are sure to permeate your life over the next few months. This means staying sun safe to prevent burns, sunstroke & heat exhaustion. Staying hydrated in hot weather can be an uphill battle, but these tips can…
A member of the brassica or cruciferous family, watercress is one of the oldest leafy vegetables known to be consumed by humans. The “Father of Western Medicine”, famous Greek physician Hippocrates built the worlds first hospital in Kos, Greece next to a stream so that watercress could be grown nearby and be on hand…
Curious little ferns, fiddleheads are only available for a short number of weeks in the early spring. These delicacies taste of asparagus or cooked spinach without the bitterness. As fiddleheads are a wild and not cultivated vegetable, they are often high in a variety of vitamins and minerals. They are also a source of omega…
