Salad greens can make a fabulous nutrient-rich meal, yet be light. The number of greens you can include in a salad are numerous. Whether it’s collard or sorrel, spinach or arugula , they all provide copious amounts of fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium. Enjoy this tasty greens salad that is topped with nectarines, mint, …
Dr. Russell Jaffe Interview With Natural Medicine Journal Discussing Early and Proactive Detection and Treatment of Insulin Resistance
“Insulin resistance has now reached endemic levels,” explains integrative health expert Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN. In this sponsored podcast, Dr. Jaffe describes effective ways for clinicians to identify and treat insulin resistance. He also describes how to motivate patients to comply with treatment. You can listen to the full interview on Natural Medicine Journal’s website. Russell M. Jaffe, MD, …
Quinoa and Berries Recipe
An ancient grain of the Incas, quinoa is hugely popular all over the world today. It is rich in fiber, a complete protein (rare for a plant) and a storehouse of nutrients like iron, magnesium, lysine and riboflavin. Since it is chewier than other grains, it creates a sense of fullness that can often help with weight loss. Additionally, it …
The Mind and Body
The mind and body are very closely connected- emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and behavioral factors can directly affect our health. The mind-body connection means that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our biological functioning. In other words, our minds can affect how healthy our bodies are! On the other hand, what we do with our …
Cashew Dip Recipe
Native to Brazil’s Amazon, the “Cashew” nut is packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health. It contains healthy monounsaturated fat that helps to reduce high triglyceride levels, promoting good cardiovascular health. Among others, it is rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc and selenium that support healthy muscles and bones in the body, provide …
The body-mind connection
The mind and body are very closely connected- there is a powerful bond through which emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and behavioral factors can directly affect health. Thoughts can positively influence the body’s physical responses, thereby decreasing stress and so we usually think the mind is in control and it tells the body what to do. While still very true, more …
Sunflower Dressing Recipe
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E – the body’s key fat soluble antioxidant that provides cardio protective and anti-inflammatory benefits. Along with providing generous amounts of the primary alkalinizing mineral magnesium, sunflower seeds are also a good source of the antioxidant selenium that aids in detoxification, B vitamins like thiamin and niacin, and phytosterols-botanical compounds that aid …
Polyphenols and Ascorbate — a tight synergy
Polyphenols (flavonols and flavonoids) are a group of chemical compounds found in plants that provide much of the flavor, color, and taste to fruits, vegetables, seeds and other parts of the plant. These compounds are best known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits as well as support of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. One of the best-studied polyphenols is …
Indian Lentil Dal Recipe (Serves 4-6)
A well-rounded whole food plant-based diet can provide more than enough protein to satisfy the body’s needs. At 17.9g/cup, lentils are one of the top 3 plant based foods in terms of protein content. They are delicious, nutritious and super easy to prepare. Not only that, they are nutrient rich supplying the body with healthy minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium and …
PERQUE Recognizes Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week
PERQUE Prost8 Vitality Guard™ is the first and only prostate formula to combine eight scientifically validated, synergistic herbs and nutrients to provide comprehensive protection for every man over the age of 40: – Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is the most extensively studied herb for prostate function. The saw palmetto in PERQUE Prost8 Vitality Guard provides 85% to 95% active fatty …