What shall We Eat? Shopping for the Foods that are best for You
The book of Matthew in the Bible reads: "Therefore do not worry saying, What shall we eat? What shall we drink?" So you can see, the question of what to eat has been with...
Belief, Knowing, and Experiencing Full Health
It was seven years ago when I returned home to Illinois to rest a bit from a hectic, painful descent into the spiritual underworld of Kaua'i. That is a story for another day.
Today, I...
Holistic Food — Happy Food
Food is a topic that is popular fodder for newspaper or magazine articles, and there always is a common message: You are picking out the wrong food! We have so much anxiety about this...
Food First: Simple Eating
Food First means making what you eat a priority. Making it simple, not more complicated, than it needs to be! It means using food as your medicine and listening to your body and giving...
Five Lessons the Earth taught me about Love
I am on a journey. A journey of discovery. Of heart and of food. My journey is quite literally taking me on a cross-country adventure in search of earth inspiration. I have stepped away...
Food First: A Single Option to Satisfy your Taste
Want a quick, yummy, nutritious option for lunch or dinner? Of course you do! I love to create one bowl meals that are just that. Instead of making dinner a huge production, just toss...
Celebrate each day the Ayurvedic Way
Life brings us big and small celebrations along the way. Some celebrations are landmark events where we may reach a goal, land that promotion, marry, rejoice in the arrival of a new child, or...
Slow down Aging while accelerating the Recovery of Vitality and Health
In a fast-paced, modern, hectic lifestyle, the level of stress, anxiety, and physical and mental fatigue increases significantly. Today, people cannot even sit down for their daily breakfast. People are in such a rush...
Sound Bites: Nutrition, Eggs and the Lives of Chickens
Have you ever been at the grocery store and wondered which eggs to buy? Navigating the egg section, with all of the various labels, can be downright confusing! If you love eggs, then you...
Sound Bites: Connect with Berries this Summer
One of my favorite things about the beginning of summer is the abundance of rhubarb and berries in my garden and at the Farmer's Market. It marks the opportunity to get more connected to...
Sound Bites: Put a little Spring in your Step
There's nothing quite like a plate of spring greens after the long cold winter months! They provide an uplifting energy and a natural detoxification that is in total alignment with the season. Arugula is...
EarthTalk® | December 2014
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that global warming is causing our crops to be less nutritious? -- William Persson, Glendale, OH
It is difficult to say whether or not the climate change we are now...
The Five Best Ways to Detox Your Liver
The word "detoxification" is almost becoming a household word.
We are better understanding why "detoxing" is more important than ever. Those who are more sensitive than others to toxins have a particularly daunting task to...
Recipe: Swiss Chard Frittata
This breakfast is an easy way to eat more greens. It has a surprisingly sweet flavor. Make it on a Sunday and enjoy during the week.
Ingredients
1 TBS coconut or olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1...
Recipe: Sweet Walnut Snack
Phytonutrient research on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of walnuts reveals their protective effect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems, and type 2 diabetes. Here is a recipe to enjoy this health-promoting nut. Soaking and...
We’ve Come a Long Way
"Find us some real yogurt!" was my admonishment from Lori Zuidema, who was then a manager at Seward Food Co-op.
In 1974, the only yogurts on a Minneapolis grocery shelf were "Glamour" and "Dr. Gaymont's."...
