Berries are small, rounded fruits that are pulpy and juicy. They are grown in a wide variety of colors and are high in nutritional content. The number of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and minerals present in berries makes them an excellent medicinal fruit. These sweet and sour tasting delights are typically used in jams, preserves, desserts, and [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s nearly impossible to escape stress and anxiety. With your smartphone always at the ready, your boss has access to you via email around the clock. Your family and friends can text you at any time with a request. Your significant other is always a phone call away, ready to dole out [...]
Salad has a few basic ingredients. Usually, that consists of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots. That simple, basic salad is great and very nutrient dense, but after eating it for two weeks, you’re probably going to be tired of it. That's why these seasonal plant-based salads like the ones below are such tasty treats to make. They [...]
It's time to pamper your sweetie for Valentine's Day or any day by making this delectable Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie. Like many women I know, I have been trying hard to get my sweetie to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables for years. I will be the first to admit that it has been an [...]
Drinking coconut water from a freshly picked coconut while on vacation in the Caribbean is one of my fondest memories. Fast-forward to New York City... Sadly, there are no coconut palm trees in this city, but I was delighted to have some healthy and delicious freshly-blended coconut meat and water from the young coconut I bought at my local natural food store--so that was the inspiration [...]
