Who knew a tablespoon of red powder could contain so much goodness? Meet paprika, the pepper-based spice that helps your body steer clear of disease. Recently, it’s been found that paprika not only helps your body fight inflammation and disease in general, but it may even have specific targeting to prevent and fight autoimmune conditions…
Sesame seeds are truly one of the most ancient foods on Earth. In fact, sesame plants are the oldest known plant species to be grown primarily for their seeds and oils rather than for their leaves, fruits or vegetables. Highly valued in Eastern, Mediterranean and African cultures, sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) have been used for…
Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable that is so good for you that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention actually classifies it as a "powerhouse" vegetable. This cousin of kale has a long history as a deliciously nutritious herb and as a natural remedy for many ailments. Plus, it's also often served in salads, added…
"Whether you eat, drink or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God." — 1 Corinthians 10:31 All throughout the Bible, references are made to the healing properties of herbs and foods. Representing health and longevity from Almighty God, the importance of diet and of preparing and eating food was oftentimes seen as…
We all know how delicious and versatile grapes are — used to make wine, raisins and grapeseed oil, among other grape products. They're fun to eat with their round shape and unique texture — not to mention their sweetness combined with a bit of tart flavor — but what are the benefits of eating grapes? These delicious fruits…
The humble eggplant often gets pushed aside in favor of trendy produce like avocados or kale, but this versatile fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) deserves a place at your table, too. Thankfully there is no shortage of eggplant recipes to try. Eggplant has a unique combination of textures that makes it a versatile ingredient in…
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is one of the best things you can do for your body: You’ll jump-start your metabolism, have ample time to burn off calories throughout the day and, perhaps most importantly, it’s a delicious way to begin a busy day! But making healthy breakfast choices isn’t always as straightforward…
Whether you’re working out to lose fat, increase muscle tone or just feel good, hitting the gym is only part of the battle to get the best results. While your diet matters throughout the day, your post-workout meal might play the biggest role of all — take that, breakfast. See, your body stores glycogen and…
Lush, shiny, manageable and healthy hair can be yours — with the benefits of coconut oil for hair. Have you been tempted to clear out your commercial conditioners, serums and styling products that damage your hair (and possibly your health) over time Well guess what? You can replace them with this all-natural solution. Coconut oil is…
I’m excited to share with you how to go gluten-free with cooking flours and baking flours — thanks to my list of the best gluten-free flours. Most people today use white flour and wheat flour, neither of which are good for your health. Most white and wheat flours are bleached, contain gluten (which many people…
