I want to dive into looking at blueberries in this post. They’ll be ready to pick fresh shortly in our area. But they’re easy to find in the grocery store fresh or frozen year round. Picking your own fresh is the way to go. These little berries are great for you. They contain vitamins, minerals,…
I’m guessing most people don’t think about eating seaweed. When we hear the word we think of the plants washed up on shorelines. Or growing on the bottom of bodies of water. “‘Seaweed’ is the common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers,…
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) are three of the nine amino acids our bodies can not make. BCAA consist of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine. These amino acids are found in foods and are used by our bodies to help make proteins. They may help with muscle growth, reduce muscle soreness and fatigue, and support liver health….
What is Chia seed? I had no idea, so I wanted to do some research on it. It is something we bought somewhat recently to try, but never figured out how to work it into our diet. When we got it, I tried to fry it, since I read it could be used as an…
What do you think of when you hear the word “detox?” Maybe it is a rehab center that helps people detox from an addiction. Could be detoxing your body of toxins. This is the one we’re going to take a peek at in the post. What is Detox? The Merriam Webster dictionary’s 3rd definition defines…
I thought we’d take a look at Apple Cider Vinegar. Sometimes you’ll see it referred to as ACV. It is something I use now and then in my cooking. I did try it in gummy form before, since I was told it could help with kidney stone prevention. Those I felt caused some acid reflux…
We’re going to look at the mushroom called Reishi (“spiritual potency”) in Japan to see how it could potentially benefit your health. Reishi mushrooms are also called Lingzhi (“divine mushroom”) in China and Youngzhi “mushroom of immortality”) in Korea. Its scientific name is Ganoderma lucidum. The mushroom is a reddish brown color with a glossy…
Turmeric isn’t a spice we carry in our cupboards. Nor is curry powder where it is a major ingredient in. Though you probably can’t get enough of it using them as just spices in your meals to gain the health benefits it could provide you. What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a plant that is native…