Dietary Fiber: Forms, Sources, Benefits
Experts agree, dietary fiber is an important tool in fighting and preventing heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and even obesity. Most experts agree that a key defining characteristic of dietary fiber is that it’s derived from the edible parts of plants that are not broken down by human digestive enzymes, but the official definition is still up for debate. Forms […]
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Cabbage as Food and Medicine
There is a long history of cabbage as food and medicine Dating back to ancient Celtic, Greek and Roman societies. With a deep rooted history, this gem is featured among food cultures of northern Europe, especially in German, Polish and Russian cuisine. Steaming is the best way to cook cabbage to retain the maximum nutritional value. When steamed, the fiber-related […]
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5-Minute Sauteed Cabbage Recipe
This sauteed cabbage recipe not only tastes great, but it is packed with concentrated nutrients because of the way it is cooked. Now you can enjoy while feeling good about what you’re eating. Prep and cook time: 5 minutes. Serves 2. Ingredients For the sautéed cabbage: 4 cups red cabbage, shredded 1 tablespoon lemon juice 5 tablespoons low sodium chicken […]
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6 Ways to Decrease Toxic Load and Reduce Toxin Accumulation
Don’t Let Toxin Accumulation Hamper Your Health There’s no denying it, toxins are everywhere in the modern world, from the air we breathe and the water we drink and bathe in, to the foods we eat and even in the materials that make up the world around us. Foods are covered in pesticides or processed with unnatural chemicals and machinery. […]
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