by Heather | Mar 22, 2018 | Eat
Radishes are a root from the Brassica family, a cousin to cabbage. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and tastes, but I think the coolest of all is the watermelon radish. It actually looks like a watermelon when you slice into this radish. The watermelon radish is an heirloom of the Chinese daikon radish. The Chinese name is Shinrimei which translates “in one’s heart beautiful”. This radish’s flavor is described as mild, only slightly peppery with an almond sweet note. It is available year round, but its peak seasons are spring and late fall.
by Heather | Mar 8, 2018 | Eat, Recipes
This recipe is super fast, easy, and yummy. You can use any fruit: choose what works for you, what is in season, or what you have on hand. One reason I like it so much is that no matter what type of diet you are on (paleo, AIP), you most likely can have this treat. Since the salsa is served with apple chips instead of crackers, it is gluten free.
by Heather | Feb 8, 2018 | Eat, Holistic, Lifestyle, Thrive
The 2017-2018 flu season has been one of the worst since 2009. This season also started earlier, November instead of January, which means with all the holiday gatherings, it could spread much easier.
So what can we do to strengthen our immune system so it is better able to fight off influenza or any other disease? I will be doing a three-part series on strengthening the immune system. Our immune system thrives on good nutrition, exercise, and spiritual and community connection. The immune system needs harmony and balance in all three of these areas. So let’s start with nutrition.
by Heather | Jan 25, 2018 | Eat, Recipes, Thrive
Bone broth has been touted as a “cure-all” and the most recent “superfood”. It has a long-standing history as a comforting and healing food that I believe most could benefit adding to their diet. It is one part of an Eating for Health diet.
Four reasons to consider adding bone broth to your diet:
Bioavailable collagen
Bioavailable nutrients
Less waste, good for your budget
Healthy flavor enhancer
by Heather | Jan 18, 2018 | Eat, Recipes
In a previous post, I shared about the different types of protein powders. Check out the previous post here. For many years I had a smoothie almost every day; it had mostly fruit so I am sure I was getting way too much sugar. I actually had so many smoothies that I have a hard time enjoying them anymore. I still wanted to occasionally incorporate protein powder in my diet so I have found other recipes for protein powder. In this post, I thought I would share a few ways to add protein powder into your diet besides smoothies or shakes.
by Heather | Jan 4, 2018 | Eat, Thrive
The beginning of each New Year many of us set health goals for ourselves. It can be losing weight, exercising more, improving food choices, or maybe all of these. When improving food options, some may be considering adding protein powders to the diet. What is the best protein powder for you? There are so many options; it can be difficult to know what type is best.
by Heather | Nov 5, 2017 | Eat, Holistic
November is Pomegranate Month! Don’t you just love these vibrant beauties? They can take a little effort to enjoy but well worth it. In virtually every civilization, they have been a symbol of prosperity and abundance!
by Heather | Oct 27, 2017 | Eat, Recipes
October is considered pumpkin month. Just look around they are everywhere! Carving pumpkins is a tradition in many homes, but what about eating pumpkins?
by Heather | Oct 16, 2017 | Eat, Recipes
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and is cultivated in India, China, Indonesia, and other tropical countries. Turmeric is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange or ginger. It has a pungent, bitter flavor.
The name turmeric derives from the Latin word terra merita (meritorious earth), referring to the color of ground turmeric, which resembles a mineral pigment. Because of its brilliant yellow color, it is also known as “Indian saffron.”
by Heather | Oct 8, 2017 | Eat
Kiwi Berries? Did you know there was such a fruit?
Hubby and I were on a recent vacation in Washington State, and one of the things we like to do is find local farmer’s markets and farms. This is how we found out about kiwi berries. We were on one of our daily road trips and stumbled upon an organic market stand called Cascadian Farm in Rockport, WA.
