There has been a big buzz lately about eating most if not all of our foods raw. Let’s consider this dietary lifestyle. Is eating all your food raw healthy, or is this just another fad diet taken to an extreme? Why Raw? The raw foodists like eating raw because raw foods have all their vitamins and enzymes intact, [...]
It’s time to get ready for BBQ season; warm weather has finally hit Salt Lake City, yay! I love salsa in the summer. Made with fresh ingredients from the garden, it’s unbeatable! I know fruit salsa isn’t completely novel, but it sure is good! It’s worth suggesting once again, and I like peaches, so why not? Super easy and great [...]
Flawed food beliefs are common in our country. Here, I explain a few common nutrition myths and address one of the most important minerals we consume. For those of you who read my articles regularly, you know I enjoy pointing out the flaws in many of the commonly accepted beliefs about our food culture, including beliefs about certain foods [...]
There are a few beverages I cannot live without. Many drinks we reach for are void of nutrients and high in sugar. I cannot overstate the importance of staying adequately hydrated, and how the types of beverages you choose can make a big impact on your health. The controversy of coffee Coffee has been around since the 11th century. [...]
Putting in a small herb garden is a wonderful way to have the most important ingredient on hand for a meal, and of course the herbs are what can elevate your meal from mediocre to fabulous! One of my favorite herbs is basil. To me basil smells like summer. I grow a small patch every year to make pesto. [...]
