What are activated nuts? Nuts and seeds contain natural chemicals, called phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. This makes nuts hard to digest. Phytic acid can bind to minerals, such as iron, zinc, manganese and calcium, and slow or prevent their absorption. This makes the minerals and their beneficial qualities less available to the body. Soaking …
While many modern diets have moved away from consuming organ meats, traditional cultures from around the world intuitively understood the value of eating and using the entire animal. From one perspective, it is much more respectful to use the whole animal, instead of how we raise and process animals in the modern, industrial food system. …
Healthy Calories Here is a special treat for the winter season, and for those needing some healthy calories in their diet. Like pregnant women and growing children for example. But of course there is always a good reason to consume some healthy homemade mayonnaise for anyone. Ingredients: Directions: Mix all the ingredients, transfer into a …
The Energy of Foods In our western world we assess food based on its nutritional value; how much protein, fat and calories it contains. In Chinese medicine, food is considered based on its energetic properties and how these affect the body. Foods are classified as either heating, cooling, drying or damp. Balancing these energetic properties …
Traditional Societies and the Lost Art of Grain Processing There is a big difference between the way our ancestors consumed whole grains and the way we do in our modern world. Flour wasn’t always available pre-ground by the bag full at the grocery stores. Grains were ground by hand, then soaked for hours, sometimes days …
This is a wonderful winter breakfast or a delicious dessert for the holidays. Depending on what toppings you use. Amaranth is also one of those forgotten grains, that is high in protein, contains manganese, iron, copper, and phosphorus. Also a good source of magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium. Its is gluten free, and has a …
What are fenugreek seeds? Fenugreek is considered one of the oldest medicinal plants, and its health-promoting properties have been cited in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. This interesting herb is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa and India, however, today spread to the rest of the world. Fenugreek seeds are particularly popular and …
Get to Know Mullein Mullein is a biennial plant that grows practically everywhere. Known for its towering height (approximately 2 meters), bright-colored flowers, and fluffy, hairy leaves, Mullein has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant to treat various pulmonary conditions, rheumatism, and ear infections, as a torch and as a dye for hair …
My favorite summer veggies are squash and zucchinis, tomatoes, corn and basil. This time of the year these vegetables are abundant in the garden. If you don’t have a garden you can find them at your local farmers markets. Summer Squash with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Basil Recipe Ingredients for squash: 3 Table sp. olive …
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Gazpacho is a Spanish-style cold, raw soup bursting with flavor and exploding with nutrients. Green bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, also contain a good amount of vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium. Cucumbers are perfect for hydration as they are full of water content. Tomatoes in gazpacho are high …
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