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25-Sep-2011
Fruit of the Gods
Golden Figs for Potency
Fig-ure this: the fruit of the gods—fresh figs— offer up some divine benefits for both men and women.
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16-Sep-2012
Pumped for Pumpkin
Savory Squash Seeds
Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, bringing tasty pumpkin-based foods to your table. Don't...
02-Sep-2012
Pep Up With Probiotics
Body-Friendly Bacteria
When you hear the word “bugs” in relation to your health, it might conjure up visions of the flu or other...
19-Aug-2012
Celebrate Cilantro
Super-Healing Herb
This tasty green herb puts pizzazz in your salsa and has the power to heal and cleanse your body.
05-Aug-2012
Wet Your Whistle
Rose of Jamaica Tea
“Agua de flor de Jamaica” or hibiscus tea—with its lovely tart flavor and deep red color—is a universal herbal...
22-Jul-2012
Bravo for Brussels Sprouts
Mini-Cabbage Miracle
Mom was onto something when she made you eat your Brussels sprouts. These beautiful little gems are...
08-Jul-2012
Peppercorn Power
The King of Spices
You may think of black pepper as the companion to salt, but it is so much more! Peppercorns have been...
24-Jun-2012
Dressing Up
Boost Your Salad IQ
Whether you enjoy a simple side plate of lettuce at dinner or a robust “all-in” kind of salad as a main dish...
10-Jun-2012
Veggie Burger-licious
Patties with Pizzaz
There’s something about a veggie burger that says summer, backyard barbeque, casual living and a great...
27-May-2012
Pods of Delight
Vanilla's Wondrous Ways
A gift from Mexico—the vanilla orchid—yields the aromatic pods that have given the world the...
13-May-2012
Fruit of the Angels
The Wonders of Papaya
Full of fiber, digestive enzymes and anti-oxidants for healthy cholesterol and anti-aging benefits…
29-Apr-2012
Heal with Goldenseal
Gift of Nature's Pharmacy
Goldenseal—a bitter root known as a healing plant and material dye for centuries by Native Americans...
15-Apr-2012
Open to Sesame
The Seed with Spirit
Sesame seeds are steeped in mystic lore, believed to be worthy as an offering to the gods. Sesame oil was prescribed...
01-Apr-2012
Check Out Chickpeas
Buttery, Protein-Filled Beans
Garbanzos— also known as chickpeas—are a staple food in Middle Eastern and Indian cultures. These buttery-soft...
18-Mar-2012
A Spear for All Ages
Delicious, Nutritious Asparagus
What’s all the fuss about asparagus? Roman emperors kept a special fleet of ships on hand to fetch this tasty...
04-Mar-2012
A Grain of Salt
Season with Sense
Salt is one of humanity’s most precious commodities — in times past a person’s value was measured by...
19-Feb-2012
Bee-Friend Your Throat
Honey-Lemon Remedy
No one likes a sore throat—from a tickle to a full-blown “can’t swallow” affair that makes it difficult...
05-Feb-2012
The Tao of Cacao
Raw Chocolate Wisdom
Nicknamed “black gold” by the Spaniards, raw cacao powder and cacao nibs boast very high antioxidant...
22-Jan-2012
Quantum Quinoa
Super-Seed of the Incas
Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”)—the staple food of the ancient Incas— is not a grain, but actually a seed...
08-Jan-2012
Go Wild with Oregano
Herbal Essential Oil
You know the feeling—tightness in your chest, achy muscles and a tickle in your throat. It’s a cold or...
18-Dec-2011
Naturally Nutmeg
Spice for all Seasons
Go natural with nutmeg. This once costly, rare and much fought-over spice is now a staple in most kitchens...
04-Dec-2011
Applause for Apples
A Garden of Eatin'
What is better than the crunch of a sweet, juicy apple? You can thank the Roman horticulturists who...
20-Nov-2011
Some Nerve
Foods That Calm
Nerves frayed? Feeling anxious? You could take mega-doses of vitamins or get your doctor’s advice.
06-Nov-2011
Go Bananas
Show-Stopping Fruit
Don’t overlook the banana. It may be a comical fruit, but bananas pack a nutritional punch...
25-Oct-2011
A Royal Cuppa Tea
India's Queen of Herbs - A Dedicated Email
Tulsi (Holy Basil) is one of the most cherished herbs of India. Known as the Queen of Herbs, Tulsi...
23-Oct-2011
Feast on Yeast
Sprinkle on Some Nutrition
Yeast is not just for bread! Nutritional yeast (deactivated yeast) is called the “vegetarian’s protein.”
13-Oct-2011
All 'Choked Up
Liver-Friendly Thistle
The globe artichoke is one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables, originating in Ethiopia, with Italy...
25-Sep-2011
Fruit of the Gods
Golden Figs for Potency
Fig-ure this: the fruit of the gods—fresh figs— offer up some divine benefits for both men and women.
11-Sep-2011
Simply Squash
Summer's Bounty
If you’ve ever had a garden and planted zucchini, you know about summer squash. You’ve given as many away as you can...
28-Aug-2011
Up to Dates
Fruit of the Desert
Looking for a healthy, fiber-filled snack to boost your energy? Get up to date with dates—the “fruit of the desert.”
14-Aug-2011
Packaged Sunshine
Cleanse with Chlorophyll
Remember studying photosynthesis in biology class? Plants use chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants and algae...
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