Nov 13 2021
When food is in season the colours are brighter, the textures are richer and the taste is a lot better. But there are a bunch of other benefits to eating in season that you might not realize. Since food is easier to grow when it’s in season, those cost-savings are passed down to consumers. Produce …
Nov 03 2021
Today I am making a vegan mushroom Thai coconut soup, very similar to Tom Kha Gai, but without the chicken. This soup has some of my very favorite flavors in it: lemongrass, coconut, lime, cilantro, and more! I love it!! Here’s how I make it: Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups vegetable broth 1 can …
Aug 21 2021
Our cold cantaloupe soup will soon be a summer staple. Simple, refreshing and oh-so easy, this 5-ingredient starter is packed with vitamins A and C and cancer-fighting carotenoids. These phytochemicals found in most orange and red fruits and vegetables may inhibit cancer cell growth, work as antioxidants and improve immune response. Garnish with seasonal mint …
Jul 25 2021
Today, more and more people are finding out about the medical-uses-of-honey. Why does honey offer you so many health benefits? Simply put, it’s mainly because of its super healthy ingredients. Honey is jam-packed with all kinds of vitamins, minerals and other healthy contents that are beneficial to your overall health. Antibacterial Agents When harmful bacteria …
Jun 19 2021
Home is the heart of the family, so of course you want to create a clean, comfortable, relaxing environment at home. Aromatherapy is a wonderfully natural and effective way do this. Here are some aromatherapy cleaning recipes and a guide to some common essential oils that are wonderful for mood enhancement. Aromatherapy for Cleaning There …
Jun 17 2021
With warmer weather, more people turn to fun outdoor activities, especially after a long cold winter. Diet and exercise are the key ingredients of a healthy lifestyle, and fresh salads and other summertime delicacies abound. One particularly healthful diet trend is the Mediterranean diet, so named after the tastes and habits of the people living …
Jun 15 2021
Pregnancy is both a wonderful time and an also a time for stress and apprehension. Aromas have a powerful effect on our bodies and can influence our emotional state. Aromatherapy roughly translates as “treatment with scents.” It is the practice of using essential oils as a therapy to go with the program your doctor has …
May 30 2021
Aromatherapy is a safe, natural, proven way in which to boost your immune system. For thousands of years people have been using essential oils for exactly that. There are many essential oils for you to choose from which will help protect your immune system. This article will talk about stress and the immune system. Stress …
May 24 2021
Aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from natural plants and the term means “treatment using scents.” Using botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lemon, and peppermint can change your mood, ease fatigue, promote relaxation, and relieve stress. Aromatherapy has been used for over 6,000 years, but the term was not used until 1930 when the word …
May 10 2021
Make Your Own Cleaning Solutions and Save Money Is your spring cleaning really as clean as you think it is? Spring cleaning is supposed to be a ritual of purging the accumulated dirt, germs and odor from a winter-weary home to create a clean and healthy living space. Unfortunately, the often caustic and toxic ingredients …
