Recent studies have indicating that drinking coffee reduces the risk for Diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Colon Cancer, and Heart Disease compared to that of non-drinkers. "...the studies show that coffee is far more beneficial than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, researcher at Vanderbilt University's … [Read more...]
Cashews, Depression, & Other Health Disorders
You may have heard that cashews are good for you, but have you heard that they can (along with a balanced diet) help keep depression away? Cashews are not only high in minerals like Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, but they are also high in vitamins such as Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Folate, and others. Niacin and … [Read more...]
Stevia: The Sweet Leaf. And How To Use It.
Stevia is an herb/shrub native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The species Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves (about 300 times sweeter than sugar). As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia's taste has … [Read more...]
Agave Nectar: Natural or Not?
You may have heard about Agave Nectar, or seen it in your local health food store. You may have even used it before. I have heard all the buzz about agave nectar being this great healthy sweetener, but had not tried it. I wanted to do some research before diving into the world of agave. So I set out to do so... Good, Bad, … [Read more...]
Blanched Almonds: DIY
Many recipes call for blanched almonds, which are raw almonds with the skin removed. Blanching almonds isn't hard at all, and doesn't take very long....it is quite easy to do yourself. Whether you want the almonds for a recipe, snacking, or making almond flour, just follow the simple instructions below. (If you wish, you … [Read more...]
