A few weeks back, I posted about replacing your vitamin C bottles with berries. If you’re looking for an added layer of protection against illness in the dead of winter, grab some squash, too. From whfoods.com: Winter squash is one of the richest sources of plant based anti-inflammatory nutrients such as omega 3s and beta-carotene, which are important for a strong immune … [Read more...]
Fighting Colds? Reach for Berries
I’m crowning the berry the king of the cold-fighting fruit.Y’all know my diet consists of mainly animal flesh, eggs, veggies and fruit. Sure, I’ll throw in a few slices of sprouted wheat toast with almond butter in the mornings, and I’m no stranger to a steaming pot of black coffee, but my staples are consistent.I dig all fruit, but it’s not all created equal, … [Read more...]
Raspberries
You know those glorious leather bound books, the ones with gold lined pages and deeply etched lettering? On a shelf, they make for a stunning display, but when they’re filled with the words of brilliant authors, you’re even more proud to have them out when guests enter your space. You can pick them up at your leisure and read bits and pieces or cover to cover because the … [Read more...]