Tag: eating for health
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Curry’s Spicy History is Not What You May Think!
Here’s a culinary fun fact: Curry is not a single spice or even a set group of spices…it’s a dish! Most notably, curry is a sauce or gravy common to Indian cuisine. Every region of India (and other Southeast Asian countries) has a unique presentation of curry dishes based on a people’s history, the availability…
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Spirulina Banana Whip Recipe
For any busy person or family on a weekday morning, this is a super easy breakfast-on-the go. It also makes for a great mid-afternoon treat. Ingredients Optional Toppings (the possibilities are endless): Preparation References
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Superfood Spirulina for Superior Health
A type of microscopic blue-green algae, spirulina is a superfood rich in many nutrients that’s been in use since the 1970’s. Spirulina provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. Studies have examined the effects of spirulina on fighting infection, protecting the liver, curtailing allergic reactions, supporting…
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Morel (and more) Mushroom Toast with Watercress, Shallots and Chives Recipe
This light, healthy, and delightfully flavorful dinner is easy to make on a busy weeknight. While you can use any mushroom or combination of preferred mushrooms, the dish is made most interesting with the use of morels, porcinis, and chanterelles. These ‘shrooms give the meal a nutty, earthy, and hearty flavor that becomes even more…
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The Morel: Nature’s Mystery Mushroom
With its thick, somewhat crooked stem and a cone-shaped top that resembles the crinkled nooks of a walnut shell, a morel mushroom is an unusual find in the woods. It is also a highly sought after delicacy among even those who would not consider themselves connoisseurs of mushrooms. They have a robust nutty, almost smoky…
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Spicy Vegan Cashew Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Things really heat up in August and this easy vegan recipe will be the spice of your end-of-summer/back-to-school gathering. Deliciously nutritious, these lettuce wraps bring together three plant-based proteins: brown rice, spiced tofu, and cashews. The brown rice and cashew add a sweet contrast to the spiced tofu. Though optional, having a tableside bowl of…
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Bilberries: Herbal Remedy Rich in Antioxidants
The “wild cousin” of blueberry, sweet and tangy bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) have been used as a botanical medicine since the early Middle Ages. Tea brewed from bilberry leaves was used to treat imbalances in blood sugar. European herbalists used bilberry as a remedy for bladder infections as well as for stomach and gastrointestinal complaints. In modern herbal…
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Cashews Many Health Benefits
Cashews, although considered a tree nut, are technically a dry fruit with one seed that becomes hard at maturity. Sweet and soft compared to most other nut varieties, a serving of cashews (about 18 whole nuts) is a great source of fiber, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and vitamins C and B. They are low in saturated…
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Simply Delicious Lavender-Infused Honey Recipe
Experience the health benefits of relaxing lavender and sweet honey by infusing the two together. While it does take a bit of patience–two weeks for the infusion to work its magic–it’s worth the wait. Lavender-infused honey is a perfect complement to a cup of tea. We suggest chamomile, elderflower, or passion flower. Ingredients Preparation References
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Oh, So Sweet and Good for You: Honey!
Honey is full of health-enhancing plant compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. For centuries, honey has been a staple among “food as medicine” remedies. It has been used to suppress coughing, ease sore throat pain, and support wound healing when applied to the skin. Modern science has also identified the following health benefits of…