Fermented foods have been around for ages and there are so many out there for you to choose from. There’s sauerkraut, umeboshi, miso soup, tempeh, kimchee, kvass, kefir, cider, cheese, wine, beer, olives, soy sauce, pickles and kombucha and many... Read More »
Mean and Green
Health Benefits of Quinoa: Why You Should Be Eating It
Keen-wah is how you pronounce it, although I think the first way I ever said it sounds much better, keen noah. However you want to say it, quinoa dates back thousands of years to the Incas. The Incas considered quinoa... Read More »
Smoothie Time
Benefits of Bentonite Clay or Montmorillonite
One of my favorite little personal discoveries of last year is bentonite clay. It was suggested to me by a friend for detox purposes and I am forever grateful. It makes the most amazing facial mask ever, but there are... Read More »
Freshly Picked Tomatoes
Banana Spinach Pear with Flax Seeds & Bee Pollen
3 frozen bananas 2 teaspoons of ground flax seeds 1 pear big handful of baby spinach goji berries local bee pollen 1 cup of filtered water Isn’t this a beautiful smoothie? I love the colors. Always use organic ingredients whenever... Read More »
Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is a root spice that’s been used as a remedy in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. The benefits of ginger include curing and preventing of nausea due to morning and motion sickness, treating upset stomach, reducing gas, stimulating... Read More »