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 […]
Read moreI 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 […]
Read moreI 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 […]
Read moreSweet potatoes are very good for us. They have that bright orange color that signals to our brains that they are full of beta carotene. I love to eat them baked, roasted or as the highlight in a breakfast bread or muffin. Here is a great article from Ocean Robbins on the many benefits of eating sweet potatoes. 91,275READERS Food […]
Read moreI love pomegranates! I could eat them everyday. They are colorful with that perfect sweet and tart taste. I like to juice pomegranates in my smoothies, add them to yogurt, top them on salads and mix them into rice dishes. I use POM juice https://www.pomwonderful.com/ with organic mixed berries and lime seltzer for a healthy punch when entertaining. This article […]
Read moreSpring 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. […]
Read moreI know that buying organic foods can be very expensive. I advocate a plant based 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 […]
Read moreSome of my family members struggle with a serious dairy allergy. We have seen the health benefits of avoiding dairy products. Dairy can contribute to congestion, digestive issues and general inflammation in the body. I would encourage people to look into the various milk substitutes mentioned below from Ocean Robbins and the terrific folks at the Food Revolution network! Ditching […]
Read moreI 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 […]
Read moreMy 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 […]
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