Health Benefits of Okra

The health benefits of okra are vast including nutrients that are great for your heart, liver, blood sugar and digestive system. And okra also improves energy levels – something most of us need. In fact, one cup of raw okra (100 grams) contains 33 calories and includes a huge 44 percent of the bone-strengthening vitamin […]

Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. About 54 million U.S. adults, or one in four, have arthritis, which can cause pain, stiffness and swollen joints. The number of adults whose arthritis pain was limiting their daily activities increased from 35.9 percent in 2002 to 42.8 percent in 2014, a 20-percent jump. ~Centers for […]

Cold or frozen, organic grapes rank as one of the most healthy fruit snacks one can eat. Most people find grapes  naturally sweet, juicy and refreshing. An interesting fact that many may not know is that grapes that are consumed “as is” or used in recipes are called table grapes as opposed to wine grapes […]

One of the best health benefits of raw juicing is boosting the immune system. One of my favorites raw juices is my Immune System Boosting Raw V8 Juice Recipe. This raw juice is not only delicious but a recipe you will want to keep in your files for a quick, nutritious snack and also for […]

Did you know that researchers estimate that half of the world’s population is chronically dehydrated? And in America, that level rises to 75 percent of the population. These are very eye-opening statistics when we consider that so many people are sipping on sodas, tea and coffee all day long. Even though most people know perfectly […]

During the peak of peach season in Texas, many of us turn our hearts and appetites to fresh and delicious Texas-grown peaches. Really, there is just nothing like them. For those times when we want to indulge in a delicious dessert, healthy crisps are a great way to enjoy delicious seasonal fruit. I was so […]

Do you notice your child putting off going to the bathroom because they are busy doing more important things? Do you notice avoidance of the bathroom for fear of a painful bowel movement? Is your child not experiencing daily bowel movements? All of these situations may be signals that your child is experiencing childhood constipation. […]

Green tea. If you haven’t had a least one cup, you are missing the experience of a great tasting tea as well as some very important health benefits.  In fact, green tea is so well researched that over the last 20 years thousands of studies have shown many green tea health benefits. “It’s the healthiest […]

Organic beets, beet juice, and beat leaves provide many health benefits to the body. Beets belong to the chenopod family, including chard, spinach, and quinoa. This food family shows an increasing number of health benefits not readily available from other food families. Specifically, the benefits of organic beets are many, which qualifies organic beets as […]

What are Mycotoxins? Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by a fungus. Basically, they can be called fungal poisons. According to David Straus, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology and immunology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, “Spores don’t release mycotoxins into the air. The mycotoxins are in the spores and are only released from […]