Despite differences in size, flavor and color, lemons and limes share the same nutritional benefits. Both are low in calories and are good sources of dietary fiber, and they help you meet your daily needs for vitamins C and B-9. In addition, lemons and limes contain limonoids, which are compounds that may help prevent and […]
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Oil-Free Sesame Umami
Prep Time: 5 minutes Yields: 4 servings | Under 50 Calories per serving Ingredients 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce (salt and gluten free) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 large clove finely crushed garlic Directions Toast sesame seeds in skillet over medium-high heat until they pop, then grind […]
Therapeutic Fasting
For those who can tolerate it, fasting may be the best means of detoxification. Fasting is drinking only water for an extended period of time. One of the oldest known medical treatments for cleansing the body, fasting is also used for healing a variety of ailments.35 Naturopaths are some of the most vigorous supporters of […]