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Superstar Food of the Month: Ginger

Inflammation is a key driver of most chronic diseases and the anti-inflammatory power in ginger is off-the-charts.The potent inflammation busters in ginger are called xanthines. These valuable agents are also work horses for boosting immunity and fighting viral infections.
 
 For optimal results, include ginger, powdered or fresh, in your diet regularly – daily is best. It [...]

Parsley: A True Superfood!

This refreshing herb provides vitamin A, potassium, calcium, vitamin C and can boast a higher concentration of flavonoids than any other food! Flavonoids are powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that provide cardiovascular protection, cancer protection and hinder the aging process. Enjoy tabouli regularly – you can make your own or buy it prepackaged. Cedar`s brand [...]

Herbs and Spices

Whether you prefer the zing of fresh cilantro, the earthiness of sage, or the kick of freshly chopped garlic – learn to jack up the flavor and healthfulness of your meals with herbs and spices.  They contain truly “medicinal” levels of beneficial phytochemicals that have zero side effects and provide amazing disease protection against everything from [...]

Healthy Summer Herbs

 Get into the simple, tasty and super-healthy habit of adding herbs to your summer favorites.  Herbs add flavorful intrigue to almost any dish (which means we can cut back on added fats, sauces, and salt) and are virtually exploding with a seemingly endless array of beneficial phytochemicals.  Here are my favorites:

 Parsley – This refreshing [...]

Take the Pressure Off with Garlic!

A recent review of the latest studies evaluating garlic’s beneficial effects on blood pressure provided some real artery-opening results. After combining the data from 11 separate clinical trials, researchers found that garlic indeed packs an impressive blood pressure – lowering punch. For folks in the studies that had high blood pressure, the garlic reduced the [...]