Digestive Health 101 Our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms—at least 1000 different species of known bacteria with more than 3 million genes! About one third of our bacteria, also called gut flora, is common to most people, while the remaining two thirds is specific to the individual. What … [Read more...] about Digestive Health 101 (i.e. gut wellness=whole body wellness)
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Gluten-Free Dessert: French Galette
Gluten-Free Dessert: French Galette It's that time of the year--rhubarb and berry season! Rhubarb...you know...that long red, sour stem we associate with pies, but have absolutely no clue how it's transformed into a mouth-watering dessert. Who wants to think of a sour vegetable as an ingredient … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Dessert: French Galette
The Wonderful Benefits of Parsley
What's Special about 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, calcium, potassium and zinc. Parsley is full of fiber too! (3 1⁄2 oz = 3.6 g fiber) … [Read more...] about The Wonderful Benefits of Parsley
Wheat-Free Buttery Fettuccine
Happiness is the perfect creamy pasta and a glass of organic red wine. Healthy eating is not about deprivation. This delicious zucchini pasta recipe took 15 minutes to whip up, but looks and tastes like it took endless hours to create. These are my favorite kind of happy accidents. Not only is this … [Read more...] about Wheat-Free Buttery Fettuccine