IMMUNE SUPPORTING ELDERBERRY GUMMIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Elderberry based medications are thought to date back to Ancient Egypt and this potent plant was described by Hippocrates as a “medicine chest” because of the wide range of conditions it seemed to benefit. Elderberry is one of the top antiviral herbs on the planet and can aid…
BREAST MILK: NATURE’S PERFECT FOOD Man cannot out-science or out-create nature! We continue to learn this and one of the best examples is in the birth and mothering process. Breast feeding and its benefits are connected to cognitive development, growth and weight gain of the baby, and immune system resilience. In the last decade, formula…
BLUEBERRY CHERRY GINGER JIGGLERS FOOD AS MEDICINE: Gelatin is comprised of glycine and proline, two amino acids that are generally limited in the American diet as they are found abundant in organs, bones, and fibrous animal tissues not commonly consumed. The amino acids contribute to healthy skin with promoting collagen formation as well as promoting…
Eating foods grown locally is a great way to purchase affordable produce and ensure you are getting the most nutritionally dense items and although we think of abundance in summer or fall, in Houston Citrus and Greens are in full swing in the winter months. From Texas Ruby Red grapefruits and beyond, integrative dietitian and…
