Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) was used traditionally in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is still used today to treat anxiety and insomnia. Scientists believe passionflower works by increasing levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA lowers the […]
Brain-Building Nutrition
In this new, updated edition of Brain-Building Nutrition: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical, and Emotional Intelligence, Michael A. Schmidt provides a host of practical dietary information and new, ground-breaking research to support his findings. A remarkable but little known fact is that the brain is nearly 60 percent fat. The book begins […]
Kiwi Orange Juicer
Kiwi is a surprising little fruit, and is unlike any other. First, it’s small and light brown in color with a fuzzy skin surface. Inside, the fruit is not only lime green and studded with tiny black seeds in an oval pattern when sliced, but it’s also delicious, rather like the flavor of a strawberry. […]
Vegan Strawberry French Toast
A number of lactose intolerant people have asked me if it’s even possible to make a vegan French toast. Good news! This Vegan Strawberry French Toast is delicious. It’s the perfect thing to serve for special occasions such as a romantic breakfast in bed. Number of servings: 4, 330 calories per serving. Ingredients: TOAST 4 […]