Sprouting Beans & Legumes - The Importance of Sprouting Have you ever wondered what "sprouted" meant when meandering the grain and legume isle of the supermarket? Or more importantly, why after consuming beans, we become musical? There are actually some very good reasons why that sprouted brown … [Read more...] about Sprouting Beans & Legumes
Kristin’s Health Blog
The Wonderful Benefits of Parsley
The Wonderful Benefits of Parsley What's Special about Parsley? Here's the wonderful benefits of parsley! Parsley is rich in nutrients, chlorophyll and carotenes. It is a wonderful source of vitamin C, folic acid and iron. Even more, it is a terrific source of minerals, including magnesium, … [Read more...] about The Wonderful Benefits of Parsley
Vitamin D 101
Vitamin D 101 What is Vitamin D? Vitamin is D is actually considered to be a hormone that the body makes by the action of sunlight on the skin. How cool is that? However, with the decrease in the amount of time we spends outdoors, due to our office-style jobs, there has been a dramatic rise in the … [Read more...] about Vitamin D 101
Guide to Eating Well Across the Globe!
Guide to Eating Well Across the Globe! California Northern California - Bay AreaSanctuary Bistro - Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Berkeley, CA Gather Restaurant - Farm-to-table restaurant, Berkeley, CA Mission Heirloom Cafe - Gluten-free, allergen friendly, Berkeley, CA Razan's … [Read more...] about Guide to Eating Well Across the Globe!
DIY Face Moisturizer
It is just as important to use organic ingredients on the body as it is to eat organic foods.DIY Face Moisturizer The body absorbs each and every product we place on our body (shampoos, sunscreens, bug sprays, cosmetics, shaving creams and even eye contact solution), which eventually ends up in … [Read more...] about DIY Face Moisturizer
Local Blueberry Picking
I had the greatest pleasure of celebrating a friends birthday by picking blueberries at VanderHelm Farms in Oakdale, California, a no-spray farm, which allows you to hand-pick your own blueberries. No spray, means the farmer does not use toxic pesticides or herbicides to keep pests away. Some … [Read more...] about Local Blueberry Picking