What is Turmeric? Turmeric is an orange colored spice from the root of the curcuma longa plant, which is the same perennial family as ginger. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry, so not only does it taste yummy, it also has many health benefits. What are the…
Ah… the season of change is upon us! As the cold of winter dwindles away, it brings in the fresh spring season. The trees begin to awaken, the flowers start to bloom, and the vibrant fruits and veggies are sprouting up for us to enjoy. This is the perfect time…
What does bodily pH mean? We are always hearing about the pH of our blood and the necessity of staying in balance, also referred to as homeostasis. What does that really mean? The potential of hydrogen ( pH ) is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The…
Health would not be complete without the understanding of enzymes. All compounds and elements that we eat must be broken down into other compounds or elements. The “complex is broken down into the “simple”. For example, protein is a large structure that must be broken down, through digestion, into amino…
If you’ve been around the Fitness world in any capacity for long enough, you’ve probably heard people talking about ‘macros’ and ‘micros’ in relation to nutrition – but what do they mean, and why is there such a focus on macros? Put simply, macro- and micronutrients are the various nutrients…
We all know that holidays are a time where we dread packing on the extra pounds because of all the temptations with rich foods around us. I find that when it comes to preparing for cocktail parties or casual get togethers, people tend to gravitate to the same old cheeses,…
With the cool brisk weather settling in, and the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to think about comfort foods, warm beverages and tantalizing spices. One of my favorite spices is ginger, which is popular world-wide for its tantalizing flavor. But ginger doesn’t just taste good, it’s used in various forms…
If there is one food that everyone probably has in their kitchen, but do not give it the honor that it deserves, it is garlic. Dubbed the “stinking rose”, garlic belongs to the lily family and is related to onions, chives, shallots, and leeks. It is cultivated worldwide and has…
We hear so much about different superfoods, but if there is one food that truly falls into the superfood category, it is sprouts. They have the largest amount of nutrients of any food. Sprouting increases the vitamin content of seeds significantly. What are sprouts? So what are sprouts exactly? They…
In our fast paced world, we have resorted to eat just to satisfy our hunger. The real reason we eat is to supply our 75 trillion cells the nutrients they need to be able to do what they were created to do. Well nourished cells will allow the body to…