Old-Folk Wisdom: Memories That Are Good for the Heart

Memories That Are Good for the Heart Heart disease is the number one health issue in many countries. Some attribute it to poor nutrition, others to stress, or even a combination of both. There are many things that are bad…

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Home-Made Kombucha: Good for Your Health and for Your Wallet

Kombucha originated in Manchuria. It later propagated to Russia and from there to the rest of the world. Kombucha was extremely popular as a health beverage in China in the 1950’s and 60’s. Many families grew kombucha at home.—from our TIPS FOR…

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Chocolate Shake In-‘n-Out Style But Good-For-You

“Double-double and Fries, Animal Style, with a Chocolate Shake, Please” When I first arrived in California, many moons ago, one of the first places I was taken to eat was the In-n-Out in North Hollywood. I will never forget…

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nuts about nuts: HEALTHY NUTELLA®

Nutella@: one of America’s Childhood Favorites Nuts Paste In our nuts-about-nuts section, we have decided to address the subject of Nutella®. Now, of course, Nutella® is a childhood favorite for most Americans, but now that so many have adopted healthier lifestyles,…

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“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Artisan Cheese and Cheese Bread

“Since childhood I have been in love with the Brazilian folk culture of Minas Gerais: the greengrocers selling cornbread, squished cookies, maze porridge with thin slices of fresh, white artisan cheese, pão-de-queijo (cheese bread), with the smell of the jungle…

High-Speed Recipes: Raw Vegan Sushi

Raw Vegan Sushi! It is not everyday that you spend a little extra time in the kitchen making raw vegan sushi and come up with your own exquisite recipe, but that happened to me last week. Being one who…

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The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin C

“In this article, we are featuring the star of all vitamins: C. After incorporating Vitamins A and B into your diet, it is now time to add Vitamin C.”—Caroline Charlton, Wellness Warrior 365. The Benefits of Vitamin C, the Star…

Green Tea Raw Vegan Ice-Cream Recipe

“In most meals, we start with the savory first and then move on to the dessert. If this amazing raw vegan Green Tea ice-cream or Matcha Ice follows the same pattern, then this recipe is an indication of what’s coming next.…

The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin B

What is Vitamin B and what does it do? Vitamin B is known as the energy vitamin! It gives your body the power source it needs to keep up with its daily processes and maintenance.  B vitamins have also been…