Health Benefits of Pecans

If you’ve never had the privilege of eating a delicious piece of southern pecan pie, you are truly missing out. The rich buttery flavor of pecans makes them suitable for both savory and sweet dishes. And whether you pronoun the name of this amazing nut as a pah-con or a pee-can, the amazing health benefits of […]

Most practitioners now believe that low levels of vitamin D could be a factor in many health concerns, especially in cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. While this recent study doesn’t prove that link, it does find that seniors with low vitamin D levels exhibited a greater rate of low thinking skills than those who had […]

As one of the fruits with the most vitamin C, it’s not surprising that the health benefits of oranges are important. Not only do oranges add a zesty taste to many of our favorite recipes, but they are also a healthy snack providing both a refreshingly sweet and tart flavor. Oranges are classified into two […]

Have you ever seen purple potatoes at your local farmers’ market or natural foods store and wondered “who eats purple potatoes?” According to recent research, everyone should probably include purple potatoes in their diet. Current research from Penn State indicates that those purple-fleshed potatoes actually suppress the growth of colon cancer tumors in petri dishes […]

Lavender essential oil is currently one of the most used and versatile essential oils in the world. For over 2,500 years medicinal and religious institutions  have realized the many benefits of lavender essential oil. It’s fragrance tends to promote calmness for most people and, in fact, many people carry a bottle of lavender with them […]

Most of us think of pizza crust in categories such as doughy, crispy, thick crust, thin crust, New York style, Chicago style, etc. You know, those pizza crust choices that are on the menu at most Italian restaurants or the local fast-food pizza joint. This particular gluten-free pizza crust recipe forgoes all those heavily processed carbohydrates and chemical […]

The use of olive leaf extract for harmful organisms and parasites goes back many centuries. Some people believe that the olive tree is referred to as the “Tree of Life” in the Book of Genesis. Ancient Egyptians may have been the first to employ the olive leaf as part of the mummification of their royalty. […]

Most people may not know about the health benefits of music therapy which is now used in a holistic manner for many health concerns. Music therapy may even sound absurd or a waste of time to many. Let’s define music therapy. Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized […]

The Mediterranean Diet has long been known to improve overall health and wellness. Many don’t know that olive oil, a significant player in the Mediterranean diet, contains a unique compound called oleuropein, which provides the oil’s characteristic astringent taste. The olive tree (Olea europaea) produces oleuropein generously in its leaves as well as in the […]

As the interest in dietary sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), especially omega-3s, has flourished, flax seed has been a popular buzz word in health food circles. The health benefits of EFAs are numerous, and are a key ingredient in this nutritional oil and seeds that truly qualifies it as a superfood. In addition to […]