Here’s how to stop an oncoming cold 85% of the time: make a tea of dried orange or tangerine peel. Why dried citrus peels: they are loaded with Vitamins C and K. If you make a tea of the peels at the first sign of a cold, you’ll either not get a full-blown cold, or […]
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Apple-Cranberry pie
This is a great gluten and dairy free apple-cranberry pie recipe that is worthy to serve to guests. Prepare yourself for an amazing taste sensation and it’s healthy too. Cranberries are considered a superfood it is high in Vitamin C and potassium. Cranberries have a high ORAC value (antioxidant) of 9,090/100 g. Apples (with skin) […]
Chinese Herbs Help Combat Stress
Chinese herbs help combat stress. Chinese herbs are a natural way to strengthen the internal organs, calm the nervous system, relax the muscles and free the mind to be more productive. Chinese herbs provide an extra boost from adaptogens. Adaptogens are natural substances that assist the body’s ability to handle stress without any adverse affects, and adaptogenic herbs […]
Food Trends
The following food trends appeared in 2015 lists but as they say, there’s nothing new under the sun. 1. Bone broth: a staple in the Chinese Medicine diet, bone broth brings powerful nutrients to the body gently, strengthening the bones and boosting immunity. We recommend looking for bones from grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb and organically-fed poultry. […]
Easy Burrito Bowls
Burrito bowls are easy to make when you’re short on time and want a healthy, light, yet satisfying meal. And, you have control over the fattening ingredients (so you can eat more!). Beans and rice are a great source of B vitamins and make a complete plant-based protein. Ingredients: 1 can black beans, refried black beans, or cooked […]