Tag: eating for health
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Green Goddess Dressing Recipe
Reportedly created in the 1920s by chef Phillip Roemer and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, green goddess dressing features fresh herbs and amazing variations. This version uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have on hand. With its vibrant taste and versatility, it will quickly become one of your favorites! Prep: 5 Min. Cook:…
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The Complexities of Kefir
You may be wondering: what is kefir? Kefir may be one of the less well-known fermented dairy products; however, its health-promoting benefits are undeniable. Originating from the Caucasian Mountains, kefir has been made by local communities there for hundreds to thousands of years. It is generally made with cow’s milk, but other kinds of milk…
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Dental Practices to Reduce Your Chances of Gingivitis
The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, but did you know dental health has an impact on overall health? Poor dental health is associated with cardiovascular disease. In addition, poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of endocarditis, cellulitis, and birth complications including gestational diabetes, miscarriage, and stillbirth. Approximately…
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Caraway Rye Bread Recipe
This light colored rye bread is soft, delicious, and perfect for that deli sandwich you’ve been waiting for! After all, what can possibly be better than a corned beef sandwich on your own homemade rye bread?Prep: 10 mins Bake: 35-40 mins Total: 3 hrs 25 mins Yield: 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves Ingredients…
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Dandelion: More Than Just a Weed
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is believed to be native to Europe, but it has now spread to the entire northern hemisphere. It is known as a common weed and the bane of anyone looking to grow the perfect yard. Dandelion is tenacious and can easily spread through the landscape with its puffy white seeds. But, did…
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Calming Caraway
Caraway (Carum carvi) is an aromatic plant that is native to Europe and Western Asia. The seeds, actually the dried fruit of the caraway plant, have been used for thousands of years for health and culinary purposes. Traditionally, caraway has been used for its ability to support the digestive system. It can help with flatulence,…
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Herbal Health From the Ground Up
If your mind has been thinking of spring and its promise of growing plants, you aren’t alone. Over half of the average American households do gardening activities while another 20% are planning on doing so soon. It’s also estimated that COVID created 18.3 million more American gardeners. The majority of these gardeners are growing edible…
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Say Bye to Sadness with EMDR
Dr. Francine Shapiro, the originator and developer of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), calls it a “chance” discovery. In 1987 she took a walk in the park and noticed as her eyes moved spontaneously back and forth, her negative thoughts were not as disturbing as they had been before. Such a thing happened without…
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Oven-Baked Asparagus Recipe
Oven-baked asparagus is always a sure sign that spring is here! This asparagus recipe is ready in 25 minutes and can be enjoyed regardless of the weather. With simple ingredients, it is easily the best way to add asparagus to your meal. Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15-20 mins Total: 20-25 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients Instructions…
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Golden Root
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) (also called Golden Root) has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices. This yellow-blossomed plant prefers sandy soils at high altitudes in Northern Europe and Asia. Dioscorides, a Greek physician, first wrote about rodia riza in 77 C.E. It was later renamed Rhodiola rosea due to the rose-like fragrance caused by cutting its fresh roots.…