Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA. Number of servings: 1, 210 […]
From Fasting Saints to Anorexic Girls
From Fasting Saints to Anorexic Girls: The History of Self-Starvation is an intense history of eating disorders, patterns of the illness, and examples of how society has viewed food denial in different ways. The book covers the saints who abstained from food, Victorian hysterics, and tragic cases like the Welsh Fasting Girl. Men are covered […]
Skullcap and Anxiety
Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, is a hardy perennial herb native to North America. Native Americans as well as traditional European herbalists have used skullcap to induce sleep, relieve nervousness, and moderate the symptoms of other diseases related to the nervous system. In addition, skullcap functions as an […]
Tangerine Smoothie
Easy to peel and packed with nutrients, tangerines make a great on-the-go snack. They’re delicious too, a juicy blend of tart and sweet flavors. Tangerines are low in calories and fat but provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. Tangerines are an excellent choice for those watching their weight and monitoring their fat intake. One medium-size tangerine […]