If you're a lover of cheese, you might wonder what kind of cheese, if any, is good for you. Goat cheese, with its tangy taste and crumbly texture, has earned a reputation as being one of the healthiest cheese choices there is. What are some of the reasons that nutritionists and even certain obesity experts…
According to a 2018 statement made by the American Academy of Pediatrics, "a baby's nutritional environment during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to lifelong mental health and development." We can all agree that feeding babies the most nutrient-dense foods from a young age is ideal, but it can be hard to navigate…
Have you ever tried making a tom kha gai recipe, or maybe another Thai coconut curry soup recipe? When you think of Thai recipes, you probably think of stir fries, but this soup is one of my Thailand favorites! Feeling under the weather or just generally run down? This Thai coconut soup is a hearty…
Have you ever heard of lactation cookies? Maybe you've seen them for sale in the baby food aisle and were curious about how a cookie can possibly improve your milk production. It turns out, many women turn to foods and herbs to help increase their milk supply. Fenugreek and blessed thistle are two of the…
You surely know that I'm a big lover of coconut oil because of its many healing properties, so it should come as no surprise that I also use coconut butter from time to time. Because every bit of the coconut is used in some way, such as in the making of coconut water, coconut milk, coconut…
Gone are the days when the only options for milk were full-fat, skim or non-fat. Today, there’s a plethora of milk options available to consumers, from cow milk and goat milk … to almond and coconut milk. But there’s a new type of milk that’s attracting attention — camel milk. Actually, calling it “new” is a…
The fact that beauty products are wreaking havoc on our skin and bodies is finally getting some attention. The things we put on our bodies are not unlike the things we put in our bodies. First, anything you put on your body seeps right through your skin — so that's why I believe in a natural…
Soups and stews are one of my favorite parts of colder weather. There's something about a pot of simmering goodness that makes the cold weather feel extra cozy and comforting. But the problem with most soup recipes is that they require quite a bit of time cooking to allow the flavors to meld together. And…
Tabbed as an “it” health food of the 21st century, kefir — especially coconut kefir — contains many probiotic, bioactive compounds and as many as 30 strains of good bacteria that help fight against tumors, bacteria, carcinogens and more. (1) What is kefir? It's a delicious, tangy, probiotic drink traditionally made with kefir grains and…
