Resistant starch (RS) is a type of carbohydrate that our digestive enzymes cannot break down in the stomach or small intestine. They, therefore, reach the colon intact, “resisting” digestion. This explains why we do not see spikes in either blood
Holy Basil or Tulsi has a bright, antidepressant quality. It’s the preeminent herbal adaptogen, probably the number one herbal medicine in all of Ayurvedic medicine. Recommended that you eat it daily. Holy Basil has been shown to promote a
Each of the ingredients in this recipe has a long history of medicinal use and current science supports their benefits in helping hair regrowth. Rosemary is a popular go-to herb in Western herbalism for stimulating the hair follicles. Black seed
What you will learn in this article: What are sprouts? What’s so amazing about sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts? Why not just each broccoli? How to grow broccoli sprouts How to triple sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts How much to eat of
This recipe is fantastic in so many ways. To start with, cold rice is high in resistant starch, which is a prebiotic, or food for the good bacteria. Resistant starch helps beneficial bacteria to colonize the gut for them to
Here you go…a rich chocolate brownie that offers an abundance of health benefits too. Aside from being perfectly sweet, rich in chocolate, and moist, these brownies have a lot to offer for your health. I like to think of them
Have you tried the wildly trending Instant Pot yet? If you haven’t, I highly recommend you give it a try. It makes healthy cooking so much easier, getting your dinner on the table in a fraction of the time of
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner tonight? If you make up a batch of our medicinal seed rotation pesto over the weekend, cooking your salmon fillets at the end of a busy day will be SIMPLE! Steam some veggies
Here is yet another way to use preserved lemons in your cooking. As a reminder, I shared with you here how to make preserved lemons. They are wonderful for adding in more probiotics for gut health. This simple sparkling tonic
Here is yet another way to use preserved lemons in your cooking. As a reminder, I shared with you here how to make preserved lemons. They are wonderful for adding in more probiotics for gut health. The fermentation process
Tapenade is a puree containing any combination of olives, dried tomatoes, or peppers whizzed with some good quality olive oil to form a soft paste. In the Mediterranean cuisine, tapenade is a salty condiment used to top eggs, toast,
I want to share with you how RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense) can help women and estrogen. Yes, this common plant we all try to get rid of in our gardens. This weed can be serious medicine. One fascinating fact about red clover is
You know a meal is a winner when you have picky teenagers (living on hot dogs and burgers) coming back for seconds. I love to serve this traditional Polish recipe on a cold winter night. It is the ultimate comfort
Three reasons I think you will love this recipe: It’s a great meal to warm you up on a cold day. The spices will improve your digestion and absorption of nutrients. The Instant Pot will get dinner on your table
My first serious boyfriend, Brandon, was Malaysian Chinese. We used to hang out a lot at his house, partly because his mom loved me and I loved her back for the fabulous cook that she was. One of her must-haves
Not often do I have much interest in baking, let alone Polish desserts. Even though I’m of Polish descent, I grew up and spent most of my adult life in South East Asia and China – which skewed my
The purple sweet potato is the cousin of the well-known orange sweet potato. It gets its purple color from anthocyanins and antioxidants. Anthocyanins offer a host of wonderful medical benefits – from protecting the liver from inflammation to reducing
Credit for this recipe goes to MALK Organics. I was in luck to find their eggless eggnog at my health food store (Natural Grocers) here in Boulder, CO where I live. More dairy and egg-free eggnogs are arriving at various
Here is another recipe using simple seeds to be enjoyed for its healing medicinal qualities. Seed Rotation can be used by anyone experiencing symptoms of estrogen dominance (can be menopausal women, too) Here is the key idea: Seed rotation can be
Broccoli sprouts are a hormone-balancing superfood. This tonic is a wonderful way to use a simple healing food to help reverse estrogen dominance. Sprouts of cruciferous seeds have a highly estrogen-balancing quality. Aim for 2-3 tbsp per day. Lemon juice is
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