Quiche Cups
This is a great to-go recipe. Make it ahead of time and take it with you in the morning. This way there’s no excuse not to have breakfast or make that trip to the drive-thru. Use can use fresh or frozen spinach. When spinach is in season, it is always best to buy it fresh…
Indian Curry
Try something a little exotic with your essential oils this week. This curry recipe will spice up a vegetarian dish or you can pour it over brown rice. Indian Curry Recipe type: Sauces Cuisine: Indian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Print Ingredients 4 tablespoons organic…
Not All Calories Are Equal
How did we get to the place where we believe that if we only eat 100 calories of anything that we will be able to lose weight and not be unhealthy? A calorie is a unit of energy. If we use that as the basic premise of why we eat – to gain energy, why…
Water, Water Everywhere
There are a lot of differing opinions on water. Everyone is different and has different needs. It is recommended to get 8-10 glasses of water a day. Sometimes more and seldom less. If you are on a raw food diet, you will need less water than someone who does not eat hydrating foods. If you…
Milk – It Doesn’t Do a Body Good
There are still a lot of people who drink milk and eat dairy products including vegetarians. There are some schools that don’t allow the students to have water in the afternoon unless they drink their milk at lunch. Is this associated with some kind of regulation tied to funding? Additionally, there are some families that drink…
Turmeric & Ginger Tea
Turmeric has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties. It improves digestion and supports healthy joint function. It can help relieve an upset stomach. Similarly, It has been shown to help improve osteoarthritis pain. It can be used both internally or externally. Indian woman are known to use it as a facial cleanser or exfoliant. Ginger…
Oregano Essential Oil
Oregano is one of the most potent and powerful essential oils and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its cleansing and immune-boosting properties. The primary chemical components of Oregano are carvacol and thymol, both in the phenols group, which possess purifying and antioxidant properties. Due to its high phenol content, caution should…
It’s Important to Read Food Labels
If a food product has a label with multiple ingredients I recommend not eating it! It’s pretty much that simple. Processed foods are not whole foods. The longer the list of ingredients, the further you should stay away. These are some of the words that should trigger an alert: Artificial (anything!) High fructose corn syrup Artificial sweeteners…
Cinnamon Almond Granola
This easy to make granola is a great go-to treat. Pack it small containers to take with you when you travel or just as a snack when you need a pick-me-up. Use as many ingredients that work well for you nutritionally. Cinnamon Almond Granola Recipe type: Snack Cuisine: Fruits, Nuts Prep time: 15 mins…
Wild Orange Peach Smoothie
Use Wild Orange as a natural flavoring in this smoothie. It can be substituted in any recipe that calls for orange juice or orange extract. Use one drop of wild orange essential oil for one teaspoon orange extract or orange juice. Wild Orange Peach Smoothie Recipe type: Fruits Cuisine: Beverages Print Ingredients 3…