Breakfast, which literally means to “break a fast” from the night before, has had many incarnations over the years. Our pre-agricultural ancestors enjoyed breads and porridges from wild grains like einkorn wheat, oats, and rye. Ancient cultures ate varying breakfasts. Egyptian peasants enjoyed bread, beer, and onions, while Romans enjoyed bread, cheese, olives, nuts, raisins, […]
What to Eat on an Anti Inflammatory Diet
Disease is a result of chronic inflammation running in the background, so following an anti-inflammatory diet over time can help reduce symptoms of almost any condition of inflammation, including: Anti inflammatory diets can even prevent and sometimes reverse chronic disease such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer, and may help […]
Southwest Jicama Carrot Slaw
Carrots are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that can be converted to vitamin A by the body. Carrots contain other carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin that protect your eyes from damaging blue light. Carotenoids also protect against cancer, and are beneficial to the skin skin health. Jicama is a […]