The following is an adapted excerpt from my book "Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It" (Harper Wave) Is eating dirt part of your diet? Before you get a bad taste in your mouth, consider this: If you were to take away…
The poppy plant (species name Papaver somniferum) has been valued for its ability to produce medicinal oil and seeds for thousands of years by civilizations around the world. The ancient Greeks and Romans even documented their use of poppy seeds as far back as 3,000 years ago. Where are you most likely to come across poppy…
Turkey is a nutritional powerhouse, so you want to make sure to maximize your turkey leftovers. Banish the boring sandwiches with these healthy and note-worthy leftover turkey recipes from around the world. These flavorful and creative leftover turkey recipes break up the traditional sandwich idea and make you thankful for turkey all over again: Soups…
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…
Have you ever tasted cardamom? Maybe you enjoyed it in a dish like garam masala or in a cardamom bread. Often referred to as the "queen of spices," cardamom, or elaichi, is one of the most common spices seen in Indian households, and it's loved and used all around the world. The seeds have a…
Sprouting grains, nuts, beans and seeds has been a common practice in places like Eastern Asian and Europe for literally thousands of years. In fact, different forms of soaking, sprouting and fermenting seeds have been a part of almost every culture in one way or another. Why? Our ancestors understood the many advantages and health…
Have you ever heard of xanthan gum? There is lots of conflicting information out there about this common food additive, which can make it difficult to decipher whether or not you should consume it. You’ll read everything describing xanthan gum as a “natural” health food to being a known carcinogen. So what is xanthan gum,…
Buckwheat — a nutrient-packed, gluten-free seed that has been abundantly consumed in Asian countries for centuries — is now becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., Canada and Europe. What are the benefits of eating buckwheat? Buckwheat seeds, also called “groats" or kasha in certain parts of the world,” are packed with nutrients and antioxidants − like rutin, tannins…
Have you jumped on the zucchini noodle trend? "Zoodles" use a spiral slicer to turn the low-calorie, super nutritious veggie into a low-carb, healthier alternative to pasta and rice. Zucchini noodle recipes are a great way to use up all that nutrition-rich zucchini growing in your garden and enjoy comfort foods guilt-free. Zoodles doesn't mean you…
