Kale is a green, leafy vegetable that is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K and a member of the cancer-protective cruciferous family, which also includes broccoli, Swiss chard, collard and turnip greens, cauliflower, bok choy, and arugula. …
12 Finds From Natural Products Expo West
Last week, I spent two days in Anaheim sampling natural products at Expo West, the largest industry trade show which is held every March on the west coast. Gluten-free and vegan products continue to be popular. Chia seeds, coconut, and …
5 Ways to Reduce Dietary AGE
Not many people have heard of advanced glycation end products (AGE), but it should be on your radar as something to avoid because of their link to aging, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and even premature wrinkling of the skin. There are …
Cauliflower Rice
If you’re trying to up your intake of vegetables, trying to lose weight, or are cutting back on wheat, gluten, grains, or carbohydrates in general, you have to try cauliflower rice. I was first introduced to it by my friend, …
Avoiding Triclosan
I’m almost out of liquid hand soap at home. Although I could easily pick it up at the drugstore half a block away, I’m going to wait and get it at a health food store tomorrow. I buy large refill …
Black Sesame Seeds – An Asian Superfood
Black sesame seeds are one of the best everyday foods we can add to our diets as we age, according to traditional Chinese medicine. As we get older, our “yin jing”—our very essence—can get depleted by prolonged or extreme stress, …
5 Great Reasons to Try Kaniwa
Kañiwa (pronounced kan-yee-wah) is a seed that grows high in the Andes mountains of South America, in southern Peru and Bolivia. This ancient seed was a staple food for the Incas because of its ability to grow in tough climates. Although …
