Bitters and Bile
Humans can survive without a gallbladder, but this organ does much more than we might realize. This article will cover some of the gallbladder’s essential functions, as well as provide recommendations for long-term health of this important, and under-appreciated, organ. The gallbladder is an organ most people do not give much thought to. Most of us don’t think about it [...]
Lectins Lurking in your Food
In this article, I discuss a potent anti-nutrient and how to avoid it in your diet. In the past, I’ve written articles about the chemicals found in plants including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help keep us healthy and heal us when we are sick. But, for those of you who are not familiar, there are two sides to plants. The [...]
Recipe – Homemade Chicken Broth
I am constantly referring to homemade broth in recipes, and finally realized I don’t have a good chicken broth recipe published. Here is great recipe for chicken broth, good enough to sip from a mug, or to use as a base for outstanding soups. Broth like this is the real medicine we should be consuming every day to keep our [...]
Amino Acids are the Unsung Heroes of Mental Health
Mental health issues are rampant today. Could amino acid deficiencies, caused by poor diet, be the reason why? This article will focus on the building blocks of life: amino acids. I have been paying close attention to amino acids for quite a while now because of my fascination with them, and I think I am starting to understand just how [...]
Recipe – French Potato Leek Soup with Salmon and Dill
Its deep summer and the veggies are coming on. Leeks are available and so are the potatoes. Why not put them together and create a great soup! When you make this soup with homemade chicken broth, you really super charge the nutrient value and increase the flavor to rival the best soups created anywhere! Easy peasy! French Potato Leek Soup [...]
PPIs, A Cure Worse than the Disease Itself?
Many people struggle with acid reflux? This all-too common digestive issue is often treated with prescription medication, but long-term healing requires proper nutrition. In this article, I will explain the processes behind reflux and help you understand why drugs are not a good solution. Nowadays, acid reflux or GERD is so common that 25 million Americans experience heart burn [...]
Recipe – Spanish Gazpacho
My daughter has had the opportunity to spend the summer in Europe for school. While traveling, she stayed with a lovely family in Santander Spain, and was lucky enough to be served this gazpacho soup, which she though was the best she has ever tasted. The Sanchez’s were kind enough to share their recipe. With the abundance of fresh tomatoes [...]
A Tale of Two Food Systems
In this article, after returning from a trip to France, I reflect on the remarkable European food system and how the U.S. industrial food system often falls short. Sometimes it takes a trip to another country to gain some perspective about our food system. I’m referring to the quality of life and true joy that comes with having access to [...]