Category: health

When it is possible, I try to eat foods that grow locally and that are in season. It is such an exciting time to be living and cooking. We can get so many exotic fruits and vegetables all year long. We are able to eat such a varied diet without leaving our own towns! If you are wondering about the […]

August 3 is national watermelon day. I think August is the perfect time to celebrate watermelon. This is one of the last months to enjoy this fresh fruit at its peak time. Watermelon is so affordable in the summer months and so easy to bring to an event or cookout. Take advantage of this delicious fruit that makes a healthy […]

I absolutely love lemons. I juice them in my morning smoothie with greens to balance the smoothie. I love to use them in fish and chicken dishes. Lemons are so refreshing. I’ve included one of my homemade lemonade recipes below along with a great article from Sayer Ji on the wonderful benefits of lemons. Lemon-Limeade Liver Detox 2 peeled lemons […]

Dragon fruit is really beautiful to look at. It makes a dramatic accent to a party table. I like to buy frozen dragon fruit at Costco to use in my morning smoothies. Ocean Robbins from the Food Revolution Network breaks down all the amazing benefits of dragon fruit in the article below. What is Dragon Fruit? 9 Reasons to Eat […]

I have been enjoying the health benefits of Matcha tea. I love the treat Matcha drinks at Starbucks too! If you are wondering what this bright green tea is and why it is good for you, then please read the article below my Ocean Robbins at the Food Revolution Network. Science-Backed Reasons to Drink Matcha Tea 68,032READERS Food and Health Personal […]

I absolutely love avocados. You can enjoy them diced up on a salad or sliced on a sandwich. You can make them into guacamole with lots of healthy garlic and fresh lemon or lime. You might exchange your mayo for a bit of mashed up avocado. If the texture of this fruit is an issue for you, enjoy the health […]

Spring time can be very challenging for those of us with seasonal allergies. My family struggles with both food and environmental allergies. I want to share what my family has been doing for years now to avoid taking pharmaceutical drugs. Before taking any supplements make sure to cover the basics for healthy living and discuss your plan with your doctor. […]

I know that buying organic foods can be very expensive. I advocate a plant heavy diet and I know that eating a whole foods plant based diet that is 100% organic is out of reach for most of us. I would encourage you to do what I do when it comes to shopping for my large family. I do not […]

I have a big family and my kids love sweets. It is really challenging to keep sugar and sweeteners out of the house with my kids wanting treats and sweets. This article by Ocean Robbins includes a helpful list explaining the cons about eating various sweeteners. I know gut health is so important for our overall health. Sugars wreak havoc […]

My family has struggled with various dairy allergies for many years. The media says you need to eat dairy to get adequate calcium and that is just not true! I wish I had know all I do now about plant based sources of calcium when I was younger. When I was a teen and college student, I didn’t feel good […]