What a strange and wonderful thing it is that dragon fruit is on the planet. It's like a little tropical Pokemon fire ball that you actually get to consume and it's healthy. A slightly crunchy cross between kiwi and pear, it has a very mild flavor and little black speckled seeds inside. Perhaps ripe off … Continue reading Reasons to Eat Dragon Fruit
Category: Nutrition
The Glorious Hubbard Squash
This past fall was my first time seeing a hubbard squash. You really can't miss it. It's almost two times the size of a regular pumpkin in a dinosaur shade of blue green and bumpy and stange looking AF. It's actually really exciting to see! "Can you eat it? What is it?" immediately came out … Continue reading The Glorious Hubbard Squash
Spirulina: Miracle Food
Green smoothie time! These things are not just a trend, they are a great way to enhance your life by developing a habit of enjoying them on a regular basis. A lot of green smoothies got that way because they had handfuls of spinach or kale added to them, but another easy and wonderful way … Continue reading Spirulina: Miracle Food
Kelp Noodles Will Save The World
I always get excited to try new foods, especially when they are in noodle form. Kelp noodles, like the name should imply, are made from the giant kelp plants growing in the ocean. They are actually frequently called kelp forests because the grow so thick and dense. They are wonderful for the ocean and the … Continue reading Kelp Noodles Will Save The World
Purslane: The Most Delicious Weed
This incredible little beauty called purslane is a wild and underappreciated gem of a plant. Sprouting up on it's own, it is as common as dandelions and also edible and power packed with nutrition. Unlike the dandelion which is quite bitter, purslane is just very mildly tangy and peppery. It's dense rounded leaves add an … Continue reading Purslane: The Most Delicious Weed
Food Review: Beyond Meat Burger
I was following the production of this burger way before it hit the market, so finally giving it a try was a much-anticipated, exciting day for me. They can be found in the meat section, un-frozen, side by side with regular old beef burgers at most major chain super markets like Wholefoods. They also have … Continue reading Food Review: Beyond Meat Burger
6 Reasons to Cook with Turmeric
The past few years many a yogi have been social media raving about turmeric. Long before the trend, this spice has been used in recipes across the globe for thousands of years to both enhance flavor and boost longevity. The plant itself is very beautiful with giant green leaves and a pretty tropical yellow flowers. … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Cook with Turmeric
Eat Your Broccoli Sprouts!
I recently learned about the thrilling health benefits of broccoli sprouts from Joe Rogan of all people. Well, really, it was a guest he had on named Dr. Rhonda Patrick who runs a popular nutrition podcast called Found My Fitness. Her intensity and passion on the subject, as well as highly detailed technical knowledge of … Continue reading Eat Your Broccoli Sprouts!
Just Mad About Barley
There are a few forms barely can come in, but the most common is in "pearl" form removed from the grass, husk, and bran, the pearl inside is what we find at most grocery stores because they are more palatable and easy to cook. The pearls maintain a lot of their nutritional benefits … Continue reading Just Mad About Barley
Astragalus Tea for Butt-Kicking Immunity
Cold and flu season are a killer. I used to spend most of the winter in bed, not just to stay cozy and warm, but because I'd get cold, after cold, after cold. I'd just barely recover from one and then the next would hit, wiping me out completely. On a whim, my family looked … Continue reading Astragalus Tea for Butt-Kicking Immunity