Everyone strives for that holiday feeling of hope and joy. We all remember being a child with an open heart, aware of all the wonder and magic around us. We would like to feel that way again. As responsible adults we become so caught up in our daily lives we sometimes lose awareness of peace…
Put two Drops of organic essential oil of peppermint on a cotton ball. Place in a small container to bring along while shopping. Sniff for a quick energy boost while getting a little germ protection at the same time. Peppermint is an energizer as well as an antiviral and antibacterial.
Olive oil is in the news again and it is good news. We know olive oil contains monounsaturated fat which benefits our hearts and helps to keep blood vessels more flexible. Research has shown memory improves with the addition of olive oil to our diet. The good news this week appeared in Journal of the…
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Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
Cheese can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Hard cheeses are generally healthier than soft cheeses. Cheese contains a lot of protein, calcium and zinc. A small amount added to salads or any vegetable will help the body absorb the nutrients they contain. Moderation is key! Cheese is notoriously high in sodium but parmesan and…
Isn’t it amazing how we are at a perfect distance from the sun to provide enough warmth and energy to safely power our entire earth. Our sun provides just enough to warm our soil and grow our food. We are at an optimal distance to have temperatures which support life instead of frying us to…
Great news for bees! New report shows proactive action from growers and retailers to remove harmful pesticides. Source: Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
I cook exclusively with extra virgin olive oil. I use in in all baked goods and salad dressings and as a dip for bread. Whole foods has a great variety available and believe it or not the prices there are reasonable if you choose carefully. There’s been a lot of controversy lately over whether you…
We need to return to healthy farming practices. Our children are being adversely affected by all the pesticides, cancer rates are rising, our water is being polluted and we are killing off our honey bees which will have widespread ramifications. Choose organic whenever possible! The issues of GMO labeling and possible health effects can seem…
