Category: Healthy Food
Because access to healthful and uncontaminated food should be a human right.
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Cabbage: 11 Varieties and 20 Health Benefits
Did you know that you don’t need to purchase organic cabbage to avoid pesticides? EWG reports that only two of more than 700 cabbage samples contained more than one pesticide residue. 86 percent of cabbage samples contained no detectable pesticide residue. Stock up on this hearty leafy green and all its health benefits. The health…
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17 Amazing Benefits of Pineapples
Pineapples are delicious tropical fruits, which have been celebrated for centuries not only for their unique taste but also for their miraculous health benefits. Eat a cup of pineapple chunks to reap its amazing benefits, such as boosting immunity, improving bone and eye health, and aiding in digestion. It is also anti-inflammatory in nature and…
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Benefits of the Alligator Pear AKA the Avocado
Avocado is the fruit of the avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana (1).This fruit is prized for its high nutrient value and is added to various dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture.These days, the avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health-conscious individuals. It’s often referred to as a superfood,…
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Watermelon Jelly
Have you ever heard of watermelon jelly? Honestly, we hadn’t either until a particular summer when our garden was bursting with luscious melon. My boys excitedly counted over one hundred of them. Clearly, we had a problem. How would we ever use all those melons? Not wanting to be outdone by our garden, I set…
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Unsuspecting Families Are Feeding Their Children Contaminated Finger Foods
My pediatrician told me that my when my infant was about 9 months old (maybe a bit older) he was ready for solid foods like original Cheerios. So I followed the doctor’s advice, I kept a ready supply of this handy finger food in my diaper bag. My children ate boxes and boxes of Cheerios.…
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Benefits of Beets
Beets provide many health benefits — beet roots help lower blood pressure, while beet greens may strengthen your immune system. Those who struggle with eating the whole beet can easily access and consume beetroot powder. Beetroot powder is added to water for a nutritious drink. It is also used in smoothies and greens drinks, sprinkled…
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Inflammation and 8 Other Side Effects of Canola Cooking Oil
While canola oil has been marketed as a health-food oil, low in saturated fats and a source of omega-3 fatty acids, it is very far from that. Canola oil is not only genetically modified, but it is highly processed and refined, both of which contribute to major health problems in the body. Canola oil has…
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Nightshades: Friend or Foe?
There are many debates about which foods should be avoided in the diet. Among items like sugar, dairy, processed foods, gluten, grains, and soy, you may come across the idea that nightshades should be eliminated, especially if you have arthritis or an autoimmune disease. Is there any evidence that these vegetables, which often have healthy…
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A Cup of Tea For Your Garden. How Compost Tea Could Help You Avoid Chemicals.
The best way to know what’s on your food is to grow your own. Mid-season the garden plants are pushed to their limits. Just as thriving plants are beginning to produce, insects and disease could arise. Instead of seeking a chemical to apply, here’s an environmental and health friendly alternative. Compost tea has beneficial, active…
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Hidden Sources of Gluten
Dr McQueen of Red Mountain Natural Medicine in Boise shares with HFI some common hidden sources of gluten in food, personal products and household products. If you or one of your loved ones have been diagnosed with Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), hopefully you are already well-aware of the common gluten-containing foods to…