nuts about nuts: Nutty Not Naughty Ice-Cream
Irresistible ice-cream? Not any more. No matter what food lifestyle you follow, you can create healthy, dairy free, ice-cream in minutes. NUT FACT: Did you know that technically cashew is not a nut but a seed? It comes from the cashew fruit, except—unlike most fruit—the cashew seed lives on the outside. You can see pictures […]
Old-Folk Wisdom: Christmas at the Farm
This is how Christmas was celebrated before industrialization At the end of the year, Christmas is always a good opportunity to: gather the family, get the conversation up to date forgive past mistakes create new challenges and above all express gratitude and love one for another. This is exactly how it was at my grandparents’ farm. Rustic […]
HEALTHY TRAVELS: Santa Barbara, California
For anyone wanting to make a trip to California, or even for California natives, I am going to suggest a very fun, beautiful coastal drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, with a few stops in between. This adventure can be completed in a full day or, for those wanting to spend the night, there […]
No-Bake Perfect Pumpkin Pie: A Gluten-Free Raw-Vegan Alternative
From pumpkin decorations to pumpkin pie, it is fall and you know it. “It’s safe to say that when it comes to Fall, Pumpkin is the superstar of the season. From adorning our doorsteps to filling our lattes, muffins and more, we just can’t get enough of this bright orange gourd. Maybe that’s why every […]
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 for the heart, but there are also many things that are good. One of them is […]
Spooky, Scary Soy Monster or Men, How Does Soy Affect Your Sperm?
“The body can deal with soy only if eaten occasionally and in small amounts.”—Jessica Stamm, Stamm Nutrition Sperm Health In Question I have received an unusual number of inquiries regarding sperm health. I’m not sure what it is about the fall that makes men so urgently concerned about sperm health, but I’m happy to help answer their […]
Keep on Moving: The Power of Sprinting
Finding a Place to Go Sprinting Sprinting is one of the best exercises for you. No matter where you live, you can find a place near you to go for a quick sprint. All right, not everyone has access to a beach and can unabashedly chase large flocks of seagulls, but the possibilities are not […]
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 WHOLESOME LIVING Series, by Jessica Stamm, MS CCN After 7 years of spending way too much […]
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 it—because it’s still there to this day! The challenge was to try their cheeseburger and one […]
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, it is always best to avoid processed foods which contain ingredients that are not the best for your health. […]