Can you guess which vegetable was once proclaimed the “king of vegetables,” can help reduce the risk of birth defects for pregnant women, helps manage PMS symptoms, prevents progression of cataracts and even fights cancer? Sound too good to be true? Believe it or not…it’s asparagus! With all of these powers plus more, and since […]
Do you know someone who eats the same foods over and over, each and every day? Some people may find comfort in this routine. Others would find themselves in the uncomfortable and frustrating situation of feeling “stuck in a rut.” A few years ago, we ran across someone who literally ate the same thing every […]
Hearts of palm? Have you heard of it? Does it sound exotic and expensive? This unique veggie was foreign to us until several years ago. We were at a restaurant in New York and ordered a Steak Salad that included romaine lettuce, heart of palm, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, radishes, scallions, and feta, tossed in a […]
Turmeric… the real deal or just a bunch of hype? Is it really as beneficial as some people claim? We have several family members and friends who have dealt with arthritis and cancer who have asked, “what is the deal with turmeric?” We are here to tell you why you should get to know […]