Pumpkins are a wholesome, native squash, rich in the antioxidant, beta carotene. They’re also well known for making guest appearances …
Sorry, Environmentalists: Buffalo Were Saved From Extinction by Capitalism
The North American bison, widely known as the buffalo, will now likely be recognized as America’s “national mammal”—on par with …
Rosehips – another of Nature’s medical miracles.
I’m visiting Cape Cod and just saw these lovely rose hips. They made me wish I was staying longer as I …
Wild foods: Use every part of cattails this summer
By Wendy Petty Cattails have been described as the grocery store of the wild because every part of the plant …
Which rice is best?
We all know that polished white rice has been largely stripped of its nutrients, which is why many of us …
The edible backyard: A source for family meals – and fun
Have your kids ever asked you where the food they’re eating comes from? It’s a question many parents are answering …
Probiotics — do they work? And how about prebiotics?
They’re everywhere. Probiotics. But did you know most of them aren’t going to fix anything? The word probiotic means literally …
Raw Milk. Good or bad?
I come from a small island where all the cows are grass-fed and where raw milk was always available. (As …
Crunchy Broccoli – quick, cheap, easy and healthy
Now here’s a great snack and a healthy way to get everyone to eat their greens. Preheat oven to 375° and …
Juice up breakfast with warm liquid sunshine
Bring Warmth and Freshness to Your Winter Breakfast During the cold and dark winter months, it’s important to stay warm …
Buying & Storing Potatoes, cooking an egg in a spud, and more
Buying Look for clean, smooth, firm-textured potatoes with no cuts, bruises or discoloration. Proper Storage Store potatoes in a cool, …
The health benefits of drinking
If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a drink or three now and again. But don’t feel too bad …
Lignans Save Lives
By Dr. Mercola Lignans are a type of plant compound known as polyphenols. Lignan precursors are most abundant in flaxseeds, although …
Pulses! Great for fall. Great for when the SHTF.
Healthy food trends — beans and legumes Legumes are large, fleshy, colorful plant seeds. Beans, peas, and lentils are all …
Another Perk for Drinking Coffee
By Dr. Mercola Nearly 60 percent of Americans drink coffee, and for many the habit is a daily one.1 Coffee drinking …
Not your grandma’s fruit cake!
We don’t often link to other sites but sometimes it’s just too, too good not to! How about this delicious, …
Vitamin Supplements: A handy guide
Because factory-packaged foods tend to have lower nutritional content than fresh foods, it’s a good idea to have multivitamin …
Microbiome. Not a vacation destination- it’s your latest organ
The human body contains over 10 times more microbial cells than human cells, although the entire microbiome (amount in your …
Guest author DiAnn Lanke Stasik on carbs
More Carbs? Less Carbs? Fat Loss vs. Water Loss? Stop the confusion! By DiAnn Lanke Stasik 01/10/04 “Caveat emptor” …