Mushrooms are awesome! And this infographic sums it all up. Check it out, I think you’ll be impressed. Want to know more? Contact me amanda @get-body-wise.com to find out how to incorporate more mushrooms and beneficial foods into your diet today.
Tag: nutrient density
Food Heals.
No matter what your diet philosophy, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, etc. food heals and this AMAZING TEDx presentation by Dr. Joel Fuhrman is undeniably inspiring. This is a must see for anyone interested in their health (and that’s everyone!). Dr. Fuhrman demonstrates the powerful healing affects of food and the human body, and how this […]
Safe Seafood for You
Wow, the Environmental Working Group just released a fantastic tool for calculating safe seafood based on your weight, age, gender, pregnancy status and more. Safe seafood is a hugely important piece of the nutrition puzzle as there are many factors that make for a healthy seafood meal. Think about the unfortunate pollution in the ocean (bigger […]
Immune Boost: Sweet Potato Soup
Looking for a recipe to nourish your immune system? Or just a tasty soup recipe to add to your repertoire? Here is a delicious sweet potato soup recipe that requires little prep and is packed with vitamins and minerals to keep your immune system functioning at tip top shape. Beta carotene is the main immune […]
Lifestyle Secret!
What’s the big secret to a healthy life? Balance! It’s all about balance and we all intuitively know that, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. And when it comes to food it can be down right confusing, making it difficult to know where you stand within a healthy balance. Here is a recipe for […]
What’s in your salt shaker?
Check out this great article about different varieties of salt from the wonderful Natural News: What’s in your salt shaker? The fascinating varieties of salt and how to use them. What type of salt are you using? I use Celtic Sea Salt and Himalayan salt… delish!
Sucker for Sweets? Healthy Sugar Alternatives
Here is an excellent article on alternatives to sugar (for both health and environmental reasons) from Hungry for Change. We all crave something sweet now and again, so we might as well make it healthy. Here are some alternatives to refined sugar. 6 Refined Sugar Alternatives Stevia is an herb native to South American, stevia […]
Uncommon Superfoods
Most of the time I like to talk about local and seasonal when it comes to foods but there are so many options available to us from around the world that some foods, even if they are not local to us, just can’t be ignored. Here is a great infographic – how many of these […]
Shop Organic
Everyone knows I can’t deny a great infographic! And remember not all farmers market vendors are “Certified Organic” BUT they do practice organic methods and just can’t afford or don’t want to pay for the certification – so when in doubt ask. Source: Loku Another way to tell if your supermarket produce is organic… make […]
Superfood: Bone Broth!
What is bone broth? Bone broth is a super nourishing, healing, and supportive food for almost every aliment and to maintain excellent health. Bone Broth has been consumed as a source of nourishment throughout the ages. A classic folk treatment for colds and flu, it is also used for ailments that affect connective tissues such […]
