The Gift of Frankincense
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is often referred to as the “king of oils” and its very name means “high quality incense.” Historically, it was deemed an exquisite gift, and is most often referenced when the biblical magi of the east offered…
Fat – the Sixth Taste?
Any good chef will tell you that fat makes food taste better. A plain baked potato is nothing compared to one with a pat of butter and a dollop of sour cream. And let’s face it: a bowl of unadorned pasta isn’t all that appetizing until you add some…
Saffron: A Treat for the Taste Buds, an Even Better One for the Mind
When you think about the most expensive exotic foods, what comes to mind? White truffles for upwards of $6000/pound? Caviar for over $1500/pound? Kobe beef for $150/pound? Certainly, there’s no shortage of gourmet delights to impress friends and…
Cauliflower – Humble, Yet Wonderful
If cauliflower wasn’t so ‘unflashy’ with its dull, white hue, it would be the redheaded stepchild of the edible plant world. More boldly colored vegetables and fruits proudly display their beneficial compounds: anthocyanins in blueberries,…
Is CBD an Answer to Managing the Pain of Fibromyalgia?
Chronic pain could almost be considered the most epidemic non-infectious health condition in America. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that chronic pain affects at least 20 percent of all adults in the United States, but suggests the…
Exploring Some Fun Facts about Irish Soda Bread!
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, let’s take a little detour and enjoy a more lighthearted blog. What does this holiday bring to mind? Beloved Irish cultural tradition, or an excuse to drink enough beer to challenge even the…
Put Your Best Foot Forward
They say “the eyes are windows to the soul.” And while that may be true, way down at the opposite end of the body, our feet our offer a surprising number of clues about what’s going on inside us. And during these summer months, where insulated…
Gluten-Free Fearmongering? (Go with Your Gut)
Do you eat gluten-free? If so, do you have celiac disease, or do you prefer to avoid gluten because you—like many other people—have found that you just feel better without it? Maybe your skin is clearer when you stay away from gluten, or you have…
Pineapples – Off-the-Charts Refreshing
With the exploding popularity of low-carb and ketogenic diets, fruit has been getting a bad rap. And tropical fruits, in particular, have been getting a really bad rap. While the low glycemic load of berries makes them the go-to choice for…
B12 – Brain Support for All Ages
It has long been understood that vitamins and minerals act as cofactors in biochemical reactions in the body. They are the “sparks” that set things in motion; without them, important processes cannot proceed. Some of these processes contribute to…