I am highly intrigued by cultures that assume that living over 104 years old disease free is simply the natural order of the universe. One of the cultures we borrow from in our Food As Medicine training is the Okinawa's, a Japanese people that live longer than almost anyone on Earth. … [Read more...] about Living Healthy To 104…And More…Disease Free!
How Does Food As Medicine Improve Our Mental Health?
May has been observed as Mental Health Month in the U.S. since 1949. The color of Mental Health Month is green. It symbolizes hope, health, renewal and good luck. 2019's key intention is connecting the dots between our physical health and the role it plays in our mental … [Read more...] about How Does Food As Medicine Improve Our Mental Health?
Using Food As Medicine
Antioxidants come up frequently in discussions about good health and preventing disease. A thrilling discovery was made in 1990 when scientists began to understand that free radical damage was involved in the early stages of artery-clogging atherosclerosis, neurological diseases, … [Read more...] about Using Food As Medicine
‘New Day, New Way’ Chia Seed Pudding (and only 7 days left in our Fall Program Sale!)
Chia Seed Pudding! It's breakfast, it's dessert, it's a Super Food! It's a delicious, quick and nutritious way to start your day. Best of all, it's proof that getting and staying clean and healthy doesn't need to involve pain or deprivation. For 10 years now we have served chia seed … [Read more...] about ‘New Day, New Way’ Chia Seed Pudding (and only 7 days left in our Fall Program Sale!)
Not All Agave Is Created Equal
There is a lot of negative press about agave recently, calling it worse then high fructose corn syrup. With agave's popularity, big business has stepped in and made a mess of many agave products. In spite of manufacturer's claims, a lot of agave is not always raw or organic, and may have … [Read more...] about Not All Agave Is Created Equal