Tag: tomatoes

Higher Vitamin A Intake Linked to Less Skin Cancer

Razi Berry Researchers found that people who ate high levels of vitamin A were 17 percent less likely to get the second-most-common type of skin cancer years later. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology. Two long-term observational studies on Vitamin-A and reduction in risk for second-most-common  type of […]

Anandamide: An Endocannabinoid and “bliss molecule”

Razi Berry Hemp and cannabis products such as CBD oil are becoming increasingly popular in the natural health market. The active components of cannabis and hemp are cannabinoids – THC and cannabidiol are the most prevalent and well known. But the human body actually produces its own cannabinoids, endocannabinoids. A neurotransmitter and the “bliss molecule” One […]

Tomatoes: Health of the Harvest

It’s Tomato Season! For many of us, the end of summer marks a fridge, counter, and garden overflowing with plump, juicy, and delicious red globes of goodness. It’s tomato season! Perhaps one of my favorite vegetables, tomatoes are often people’s first introduction to gardening. They are easy to grow, produce lots of fruit, and are […]

Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the […]

12 Pantry Staples For a Healthy Diet

Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman A healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. One of the easiest ways to eat well is to cook at home, where you control the quality of ingredients. The foods you keep in your kitchen are the ones you’re going to cook and eat, so stocking a pantry full […]