Sage – The Holy Herb
In Greek mythology, sage was believed to be a powerful protector and healing agent that was sacred to the gods.
It was also commonly believed...
Maca Magic – A Superfood to Embrace
If you haven’t already been introduced to raw maca root powder, you may want to get acquainted.
For centuries, maca has been referred to as...
Seasonal Spotlight: Chive Buds & Blossoms
Chives with their beautiful purple buds are one of the prettiest things I’ve stumbled across at the farmers' market lately. And guess what? The...
Green Smoothies & Spring Cleaning Your Body
With spring around the corner, our bodies naturally start to cleanse themselves by releasing toxins and cleaning the body from excess oils, fats, salt,...
Fruit-Infused Spa Water
Keeping the body hydrated is essential to staying healthy as well as for maintaining the moisture level in your skin – important for looking...
Little Fish: Sardines vs Anchovies
Ever wonder what the difference between a sardine and an anchovy is? Although many people think that sardine is just another name for anchovy,...
Getting To Know: Ground Sumac Spice
Sumac has long been used as a seasoning in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine (most notably as a key ingredients in za'atar) and there’s...
3 Healthy Smoothies for your Post-Holiday Reboot
I’m guessing right about now I’m not the only one having some serious holiday excess regret. I only say that because that’s usually where...
Umami: The Fifth Taste Sensation
Have you ever eaten something totally delicious but have a hard time describing what or why exactly it tastes so good? You may just...
To Chill or Not to Chill? Storing Fruits and Vegetables
I shop regularly, actually daily, but it’s sticky hot this summer in Hamburg and so I’m finding it hard to keep things like tomatoes...
Green Energy Smoothie
Easy to make and full of powerful nutrients, smoothies are a great way to a give your body a super-charged start to the day.
No...
Healthy Summer Green Smoothies 3-Ways
Knocking back a concoction of powerful nutrients in one drink is a great way to give your body a super-charged start to the day....
Spotlight: Superfood Quinoa (Health Benefits, Cooking Tips & More)
For those of you who aren’t already familiar with the superfood quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), get ready to have your mind blown.
Originating from the South...
Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Pescatarian, and Pollotarian Explained
I recently discovered that there is actually a term for people who follow a vegetarian diet 90% of the time (give or take) –...
