Recipe: Black Currant and Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Ramp up the start of your day with this berry-licious and quick breakfast of overnight oats. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, as well as healthy fiber, this breakfast will kick up your energy and keep you satisfied for hours. Serves two, or keep it in the fridge and enjoy over two days. Ingredients for…
Read MoreSupport Adrenal Health with Black Currant
All berries are delicious and good for you, but black currant (Ribes nigrum) stands out as particularly good because of its adaptogenic properties; its nutrients actually adapt to the needs of your body, supporting your immune system and adrenal gland health, protecting against inflammation and oxidative stress on the cells. Black currants are high in vitamin…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue: When Your Body Says Its Had Enough
Without a doubt, we are experiencing more burnout and fatigue today than ever before. In some ways, it’s an epidemic in and of itself. Many of us are facing some level of challenges due to social isolation, financial strain, health challenges and increasing mental health struggles. Very likely you, or someone you know, has said…
Read MoreMarvelously Minty, Spearmint has Many Health Benefits
Ah, the refreshing, lively scent of spearmint – it’s good for mind and body. Whether you steep it for tea, add it to a salad or a stir-fry entrée, or diffuse it in a relaxing essential oil blend, spearmint (Mentha spicata) has some surprising health benefits. It has been used to alleviate symptoms of nausea,…
Read MoreNot Just Fish Food: Kelp is Healthy for You, Too!
Most people are surprised to learn kelp is a food staple and not just for fish and whales. It’s abundant in several vitamins including vitamins C, B, A, E and the mineral iron. Consider these reasons to include kelp, also known as seaweed or leafy algae, in your diet: Provides iodine, an important trace element…
Read MoreNutrition from Prehistoric Colloidal Minerals
From the shale deposits formed by prehistoric plant life, scientists extract colloidal minerals for use in nutritional supplements. What makes colloidal minerals different from other minerals? Colloidal minerals are trace minerals that are derived from microscopic sized fossilized minerals, found primarily in Utah and the surrounding areas. They are also found in clay in certain…
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