Woody, wintery herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme (thank you, Art Garfunkel!) can add delicious depth of flavor to a dish, but they are more than just tasty. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these plants play an important role in normalizing digestion, and Western medical evidence suggests that these plants have antibacterial, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties….
Tag: Food is medicine
Garlic: Aromatic, and Good for You
Westernized countries have significantly higher rates of autoimmune disease, and this rate is more than genetics and bad luck. Diet, environmental toxins, and the composition of one’s personal gut microbiome may strongly influence our chances of developing an autoimmune disease. Of these factors, food, is the biggest, actionable trigger for autoimmunity, and choosing wisely can …
Nonstick Cookware: You Deserve Better than PFAS!
It has been said that you should not eat food cooked by angry people, as their food contains the toxic residues of their emotional state. It turns out that toxic residues come in many forms-even your favorite nonstick cookware! These pans are coated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, which make cleaning…
Hygge ( Danish for self-care, bad-ass style)
Hygge ( pronounced hoo-guy) is a Danish term for coziness that encompasses contentment and wellbeing through enjoying the simple things in life. The key ingredients are relaxation, togetherness, presence, comfort and the pursuit of everyday happiness. In essence, it should feel like a hug. And, like a hug, appreciating the simple pleasures of life can…
Glyphosate: It’s Everywhere, and What to Do About It.
Glyphosate is the most commonly sprayed herbicide used on crops today. Glyphosate is otherwise known as Roundup-you may be familiar with it as a product for lawn care. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified glyphosate as “non-toxic under the acute toxicity classification system.” Unfortunately, this statement does not address the bigger problem with glyphosate,…