Ahh, the smoothie. It’s gotten a bad rap in the past for being a sugar-laden drink more closely resembling dessert than anything remotely healthy, but while that might be true for some smoothies purchased at juice shops, you can make healthy smoothie recipes right at home for a fraction of the price in just minutes.…
Short on time but still want to sneak plenty of healthy foods into your day? Then these green smoothie recipes are your answer! It seems that no matter what your ailment is — low energy, headaches, muscle and joint pain, or easing menstrual cramps — green smoothies are your solution for all of these problems…
As summer winds down and autumn approaches, there is a common but often overlooked fruit that comes into season: the pear. With a prime season that runs from August through October, it's never too early to start thinking about the pear recipes you'll enjoy as the new school year gets underway. If you've been skipping…
Quite often, it's the simplest foods that can have the biggest impact on our health. I've certainly found that's the case with benefit-rich bone broth, which is why I love trying different bone broth recipes. This nutritious liquid is one of my favorite ancient remedies and contains incredible stuff that can benefit just about anyone,…
Smoothies are one of my favorite meals. They're portable, tasty and so simple to make! But have you enjoyed a smoothie bowl yet? These smoothies tend to be thicker than the usual recipes and are served in a bowl, making them more suitable to enjoy with a spoon instead of a glass. And they're a…
Feeling bloated and just plain unhealthy? Then try this detox smoothie recipe concocted for the book Ancient Remedies. Loaded with vitamin A and K, both help inflammation in our bodies through fighting free radical damage. This detox smoothie also follows Ayurvedic principles and uses ingredients that are partially cooked in order to help create “digestive…
Romaine lettuce is one of the fastest-growing vegetables in terms of popularity, like kale and arugula. So is romaine lettuce good for you, or is it a lower-nutrient lettuce similar to iceberg? Research tells us that romaine lettuce nutrition is actually quite impressive due to its high level of antioxidants and other crucial vitamins and minerals…
Based on sales on the over past decade, cottage cheese seems to be making a comeback. Perhaps this is because it's high in protein and low in carbs, therefore considered by some to be the perfect cheese for both low-carb and low-fat diets. Turns out, this unique-looking dairy product has some impressive benefits. Why is it…
Eating seasonally benefits not only local farmers and the environment, but also the quality of your overall diet. For example, the Seasonal Food Guide tells us, "Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season." That means consuming fall and winter vegetables and fruit in the cold months and eating…
So, you’ve tried getting creative and making your own baked sweet potato French fries, but now you’re looking to take things to the next level and use up all those sweet potatoes you’re seeing available everywhere. Well, there’s no better time than now to start experimenting with some new sweet potato recipes! It’s that time…
