Grilling Time Again – Watch The Heat and Fumes

Grilling Time Again – Watch The Heat and Fumes

Last year I wrote about the health risks of using high heat when grilling. New reports tell us that open flames from both gas and charcoal can induce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in cooked meat, chicken or any muscle meat on a grill. It is our skin and lungs that absorbs the toxins from the […]

How Do Bees Make Honey?

How Do Bees Make Honey?

As many of you know, bees collect nectar from flowers. Nectar is the sweet liquid that draws the bees to the flower. The bees climb onto or into the flower and suck up the nectar with their straw-like mouth and collect it in a little sac called a crop. They also collect pollen on their […]

Curcumin or Turmeric for Pain

Curcumin or Turmeric for Pain

If you love curry, you are familiar with curcumin. If you don’t like curry, there are other ways to benefit from this incredible nutrient. It is the active ingredient of the large-leafed turmeric rhizome (stem of the plant found underground). This is why curry powder has its golden color. Also known as “Indian saffron.” While […]

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]

Cranberry Health Benefits!

Cranberry Health Benefits!

Cranberries are traditionally known as a fall and holiday food. However, they have many health benefits and should be eaten all year.The health benefits stretch through the whole human body, and researchers are certain that the extent of their benefits are growing as more and more research is conducted. Cranberries were recognized by the 2015-2020 […]

Grape Seed Extract for Health

Grape Seed Extract for Health

Grape seed extract is a derivative of grape seeds. It is rich in antioxidants and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes and has been linked to a wide range of possible health benefits. Including antitumor activity. Other possible treatments grape seed extract might benefit is high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, macular degenerative, poor circulation, and nerve damage. Anticancer and cancer […]

Sustaining Lifestyle Goals

Sustaining Lifestyle Goals

  If you are interested in making dietary changes remember that 60% of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. It is fairly common knowledge that a major aspect of good health is diet and exercise. Adhering to lifestyle change for the long-term can be challenging for many people. There are many ways […]

Lowering Glucose By What You Eat First

Lowering Glucose By What You Eat First

The order in which you eat your food matters, research indicates that you can consume the same foods – same calories, same total carbs, same nutrients, and have drastically different metabolic effects depending on what you eat first. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and author of several books, including “The Diabetes Code: Prevent and […]

Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black Seed Oil, History and Health Benefits

Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. This plant is native to southwest Asia. Black seed oil has a long history dating back over 2,000 years. In fact, according to some sources, it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Nigella Sativa seeds are sometimes used in Middle Eastern and […]

Rhubarb Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Rhubarb Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Total time to make these yummy muffins – 50 minutes. Makes 12 muffins. Try them, they are great. 2-1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup melted extra virgin coconut […]