Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like whole, sprouted: legumes, lentils, seeds (examples: quinoa, sesame, pumpkin), grains (example: rice, teff), and vegetables (example: potato), are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give […]
Renegade nutritionist, leading health specialist, radio show host, award-winning author Nancy Addison discusses rare South African plants with Zoë Chapman Poulsen, a botanist in South Africa. Zoe and Nancy talk about healing properties, nutrients and qualities of plants. They also discuss the situation of indigenous plants around the world in regards to the use of herbicides, protection […]
Fall is here and winter is just around the corner. At this time of year, we tend to spend much more time indoors. We aren’t outside as much and around the gardens or plants in our yard or park. Having plants, going for a walk in the park, or even looking at a landscape poster […]