Last year, I wrote a blog post on the benefits of green tea. I found that drinking a cup of green tea 3 times a day was supportive in managing my cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Green tea is a bitter which supports healthy digestion and the body’s breakdown of sugar and fats. The high…
The temperature is dropping and the chilly air is making us more vulnerable to overeating, illness, and moodiness . While you may want to turn up the heat with a cozy fire or space heaters, you may also consider raising your internal temperature with warming spices. Hot spices often appear in winter drinks and desserts,…
Each spring, I find that my diet starts to naturally change. I start to crave lighter foods and more greens as the sun strengthens. I also am mad about spring cleaning, and that desire to get rid of excess includes toxins and heavy foods as well as cleaning out the closets and the junk drawers.…
When you’re cooking with herbs, you might not realize the powerful medicinal effects these herbs have on the body. Some of them help boost the immune system while others relieve gas and alleviate stomach aches. All of them are tasty! BasilThis is an herb that you have probably used in soups or with various meats,…
There’s a chill in the air, and it’s time for some warm, rich, harvest meals. With so many of us watching our waistlines, how can we satisfy autumn tastes without putting on inches before the holidays even officially begin? One way is to make sure that the carbs we eat are delicious, satisfying, and brimming…
