Is Counting Calories Worth the Effort?
I think at one time or another we each have counted calories to improve our health, but is it really that important?
Herb: Rosemary
There are 100’s of herbs and spices available with many different flavors, plus they are little power houses of nutrients. I recently taught a class about healing herbs and spices from the kitchen and thought I would share a few things from the class.
Meet Your Farmer: Seelye Brook Farms
This week’s farm is Seelye Brook Farms located in Oak Grove, Minnesota which is about 45 minutes north of the Twin Cities. Randy and Karen Kleinman have been farming here since the fall of 2016. I had the privilege of visiting their farm where the whole family was involved in the tour!
Parsley and Quinoa Salad
Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores are starting to show the bounty of spring and summer produce. Herbs are one of those awesome produce items. Did you know there is great value in adding a variety of herbs to your food?
Meet a Local Artisan: Yoga Pants Bakery
Founded by Susie Zahratka, Yoga Pants Bakery is located in Lauderdale, Minnesota. I just love the name of her bakery, don’t you?
Are You Living with Hypertension/High Blood Pressure?
According to the CDC, about 1 in every 3 adults in the United States have high blood pressure, but only half of these people have their condition under control. This puts these people at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the United States. Our heart works extremely hard for us; it contracts and relaxes an average of 70 times per minute, and a woman’s heart beats a little faster than a man’s. Taking care of our heart is an important investment in ourselves.
Meet Your Farmer: Nelson Grass Farm
In upcoming posts this spring and early summer, I will be introducing you to local farmers that have a passion for producing clean, healthy food.
This week’s farm is Nelson Grass Farm located in Ogilvie, Minnesota which is about 1-1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities. Desiree and Ryan Nelson have been farming here since 2011. I had the privilege of visiting their farm, and Desiree provided a tour, sharing about the farm, the livestock, and their vision for the future.
Kombucha Brewing Workshop in Your Own Home
Would you like to learn how to brew your own kombucha at home? Then invite your friends and let’s have a kombucha party (well a workshop anyway).
Seasonal Eating: April Produce
What is seasonal eating? It is purchasing and eating produce that is in season, pretty simple, right? There are a couple of advantages to seasonal eating:
Can eating an apple a day keep osteoporosis away?
We have all probably heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Those same apples can keep osteoporosis away, too. Phloridzin is a flavonoid found only in apples, especially in the peel. It turns out this flavonoid has some powerful components. The phloridzin provides protection by improving inflammation markers and oxidative stress. Inflammation exerts significant influence on bone turnover which can result in osteoporosis.