Tag: eating for health
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Fish Tacos with Slaw Recipe
Prep time: 20 min. Cook time: 10 min. Total time: 30 min. Yield: 8-12 tacos Cook your fish anyway you like: grill, stovetop, or oven. These fish tacos are easily made gluten-free or vegan. Just follow the steps below to make the best fish tacos of your life–so good you won’t want to share! Ingredients…
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Not All Fish Should Remain in the Sea
Fish are a popular protein source worldwide. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, most fish species are known to be anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Fish can provide many trace nutrients such as iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D, etc. Eating fish as a regular part of your diet helps support overall health in several ways.…
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Slow-Cooker Apple Butter Recipe
This is an easy slow-cooker recipe perfectly spiced with rich fall flavors. The best thing is that it doesn’t require peeling, sugar, or sweeteners of any kind! Prep: 10 Min. Cook: 11 Hrs. Total: 11 Hrs.10 Min. Yield: Approx. 3 Cups Ingredients Directions References The information offered by this newsletter is presented for educational purposes.…
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An Apple a Day…
During the fall months, one fruit rises above the rest. Apple, scientifically known as Malus pumila or Malus domestica, is one of the most sought-after fruits in the world. Beverages and foods made from or containing apples are an estimated 10 billion dollar global industry. This includes wines, ciders, vinegars, apple chips, apple fritters, applesauce, apple pie, etc.…
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‘Power Up’ With Powdered Protein
If you’ve been into health and exercise recently, you’re probably familiar with protein powders. Originally started in the 1950s, the early protein powders were dairy- or soy-based products. Nowadays, the U.S. protein powder market is valued at over 4.7 billion dollars. Powders are typically made from eggs, milk (casein or whey protein), or plants such…
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Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Move over tomatoes! Pineapple salsa-the best combination of sweet and spicy is here to steal the limelight. Add some spice to your tacos, salads, burritos, and more with this fresh salsa recipe. Fresh ingredients allow for more flavor. Once you taste this salsa, you won’t disagree. Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 0 Min. Total: 15 Min.…
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Tomatoes, The Rainbow Fruit
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a prominent member of the nightshade family. These vibrantly colored fruits are best when eaten ripe, but a small amount of green tomatoes can also be well-tolerated. The fruit can be red, yellow, orange, pink, burgundy, and black. With this rainbow of colors, the flavor of the tomato changes slightly with…
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Cool Cucumber Soup Recipe
This autoimmune paleo-friendly recipe involves no cooking, and of course, no dairy! The key to this soup’s creaminess is all from the avocado. Packed with lemon, mint, and dill, it’s far more flavorful than a typical cucumber soup. And, if you’re skeptical and thinking cold soup can’t possibly be for you, give it a try…
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Protecting Your Skin
Beauty is indeed more than skin deep, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore skin health. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It protects you from germs, wounds, and ultraviolet light. It allows you to feel the world around you through touch with pain, temperature, and pressure sensors. Unsurprisingly, millions of men…
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Breathe Better With Selenium
Selenium is an essential mineral to human health. In North America, most fruits and vegetables can have small amounts of selenium since it is common in our soils. Selenium is important for thyroid hormones, DNA synthesis, reproductive, and oxidative damage. Why Take Selenium? Well, most people in the United States have adequate amounts of selenium…