Summer brings a lot of fantastic things with it, but one of the healthiest for those of us in the colder climates is more fresh food. The growing season has started and is shifting into full gear. Keep your eyes open for these foods to help your summer be absolutely luscious.
Glorious Greens
Most of my clients who have worked with me individually have experienced learning how to use greens for the benefit of their individual body. Green vegetables are the food most missing in modern diets. Nutritionally, greens are very high in calcium (120 -190 mg per cup!) They're also high in magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, and they are a power house for Vitamin A, C, E and K. Believe it or not, they are also crammed high with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micro-nutrients and phyto-chemicals ? you just can't get any better than this. For summer, however, here are two to really take advantage of:
1) Lovage ? according to K'Eogh, an 18th century Irish herbalist, this strong scented herb, "expels flatulence; clears the sight; removes spots, freckles and redness; provokes urination and menstruation; and aids digestion ? and is aptly used in love potions". Sounds like the makings for fabulous salad fixins' to me!
This green also happens to be tasty, too, and is similar to celery in its appearance. Not only is it yummy raw, but it retains its flavor in slow cooking soups and stews.
2) Watercress ? a known immune booster. This powerful green is valuable for treating colds and coughs, but in general also helps maintain vigorous workings of both the thyroid and endocrine glands. This makes it perfect for an extra summer-time energy boost, not to mention that it has a dramatic, spicy bite!
When buying: look for fresh leaflets of an evenly spread, darkish color. Don't buy or eat any yellowish leaves that you discover.
When storing: place the stems in cold water and refrigerate. Use within 1 day as this leaf is grown in cold spring water and doesn't keep well when it's dry.
To your health and success, Heather
Heather Dominick is a Nutrition-Energy Consultant accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and creator of The Energy Rich Lifestyle Program?. In addition to her nutrition services, she is a motivating and dynamic speaker.
Want to use this article on your website or your own ezine? You absolutely can! But here's what you MUST include: Heather Dominick, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, is founder of the EnergyRich Lifestyle Program?, the proven step-by-step program to help you achieve your best health and fullest life. To sign up for her freebie how-to articles and no-charge teleclasses on creating your best health and life, visit http://www.individual-health.n et
housekeepers near Buffalo Grove ..You would probably think that I was writing a lot... Read More
This is such a busy time of year, isn't it?... Read More
What ancient tribes and people of the Amazon have known... Read More
There's no doubt--carbohydrates have taken center stage in public discourse... Read More
With so much 'diet advice' around today it is little... Read More
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially an... Read More
When it comes to food, we can't ignore the facts... Read More
I'm 40-something years old, and for 40-something years breakfast has... Read More
Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based... Read More
Have you ever watched someone who appears thin and healthy... Read More
Do we really need a home water filter? Can't we... Read More
The concept isometric has been a part of the health... Read More
Fat is a nutrient that is a contributor to the... Read More
When you take your food next time, take care of... Read More
Are You Half The Man Your Father Was?It is a... Read More
The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has... Read More
Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits... Read More
You may have heard that essential fats are an important... Read More
For the executive, maintaining the much-needed balance between career, family,... Read More
The dangers of processed foods and diets Why is that... Read More
Did you know that the food you eat when you... Read More
They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed... Read More
I would like to raise a question: Is Rejuvenation possible... Read More
Some experts consider carbohydrate craving and addiction as something more... Read More
Eating healthy and taking care of yourself is essential to... Read More
custom home cleaning Mundelein ..Since 1994, food manufacturers have required the Food and Drug... Read More
Olive oil is a healthy choice over other fats such... Read More
Unhealthy eating is a harmful problem in America, and contrary... Read More
The old clich? that you are what you eat is... Read More
One of the biggest mistakes many new bodybuilders make is... Read More
The Human Body is in a constant flux with the... Read More
Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively "stuck" with their... Read More
As a low carb dieter, your diet is undoubtedly high... Read More
The key to better health is learning the difference between... Read More
Summer is not too far away. It is almost time... Read More
With summer comes more sun and with more sun comes... Read More
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention... Read More
People are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe... Read More
Copyright ? 2004 priya shah Glutathione, the body's... Read More
The subject of health care itself often seems plagued with... Read More
Looking for an easy and natural way increase your vitality... Read More
High Fructose Corn SyrupBefore we get to high fructose corn... Read More
Modern life can be stressful. There are so many concerns... Read More
It's 5:30 p.m. and you're heading home after a long,... Read More
What are Glyconutrients? Glyconutrients are eight newly discovered biologically-active sugars... Read More
Meal sizes and frequency are very important. Over the years... Read More
You're always hungry right? The last thing you have time... Read More
Green tea has been used as for medical remedies in... Read More
Before we get to honey we have a question from... Read More
Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurant... Read More
Nutrition |