Probiotics: How to Maximize Their Effectiveness
Probiotics are live microscopic organisms found naturally in fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, miso and tempeh (fermented soy). These “good bacteria” adhere themselves to...
Health Benefits of Umeboshi Plums
A diet high in acidic foods, as is prevalent in North America with so many meals consisting of refined sugars and red meat, is...
Eating Right For The Seasons
Just like we change our clothing for the season, we need to change our food too. Traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional...
In Season Now: Fiddleheads!
Behold the fiddlehead, the furled fronds of a fledgling fern that ring in the spring for food lovers and foragers across New England, the...
Is Chipotle Really 100 Percent GMO-Free?
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-food restaurant with something resembling a spine, made headlines this week when it announced it had completed the transition of...
What are Your Stools Telling You About Your Digestive Health?
Did you know that laxatives are among the most commonly sold drugs in North America? But they also come with risks. Long-term and even...
What Does “Real, Whole Foods” Mean?
Are you eating a whole foods diet? If you are not, I challenge you today to start slowly transitioning into one. This way of...
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Biodynamic Wine
Believe it or not, there are wines available that are better for us and for the earth. Besides organic wine, biodynamic wines offer options...
The 8 Best Foods for Bone Health
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Osteoporosis and the painful broken bones that accompany it do not have to be a part of normal aging; there are preventative...
4 Superfoods for Health & Energy
While there is no single food that is perfect, there are many foods that are nutritional powerhouses and will definitely help you feel your...
