With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to give coconut water a try. What’s coconut water? First, it’s important to know what it isn’t. Coconut water is: Not any drink with artificial or natural coconut flavoring. Not the same as coconut milk. Before moving on, let’s make clear that coconut milk takes coconut […]
Dehydrated fruit and veggie chips are a fun, delicious, convenient, and portable way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. They have benefits for people of all ages, but for families with young children, they can also be a way to convince picky eaters to try fruits and veggies they may otherwise refuse. […]
Herbal tonics have a long history of use in natural medicine, particularly in Traditional European Naturopathy, African Traditional Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The definition of what is considered an “herbal tonic” varies widely, but in general, a good working definition is that an herbal tonic contains “products with medicinal properties of two or more […]
Bitter melon might not sound like a fruit you’d want to chow down on, but this warty little cucumber is actually a worldwide favorite, both as food and as medicine. If you’re reading this post, you’re probably wondering how bitter melon might be useful in your life. Fortunately, whether you love the taste or are […]
Bitter melon tea is a drink popular in India, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and (increasingly) the United States. “Bitter melon†is a moniker that Americans may find unappealing, especially when it precedes “teaâ€, but this perennial fruit has become used in many contemporary culinary dishes, has a history of inclusion in traditional remedies, […]
Bitter melon, sometimes known as bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam pear, or African cucumber, is a vine that produces edible fruit. Bitter melon possesses a unique astringent flavor that, while unpalatable to some, is a frequent star of many Asian, Central American, and South American cuisine. From stir-fries to soups and salads, bitter melon is a […]
When someone says ‘celery, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it after school snacks? Peanut butter and raisins piled atop a stalk of celery? Maybe you think of vegetable trays, or about a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup. What you might not think about first is the celery seed. And when we […]
Breakfast – the most important meal of the day, right? Then why do I habitually take off in the morning with nothing but 2.6 cups of coffee sloshing around in my gut? Because I’m rushed! That’s why! Okay? I’m sure a lot of you are in the same boat. But when it comes to my […]
