Food & Drink
FinanceBombilla Gourd Mate’ Tea
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Last week, I was busy running errands all afternoon. I was feeling cranky, hot, tired and thirsty- a bad combination. I had several more stores to go to, so decided to pick up a healthy snack and a cold drink from Whole Foods. My eyes quickly scanned their refrigerated drink section and a […]
The 11 Best Foods I Am Eating
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008The New York Times did an article on the 11 best foods titled “The 11 Best Foods You Aren’t Eating” and it made be smile. As I looked over the list I noticed that I’ve eaten 9 of the 11 items some time within the last month (most of them within a week) and nearly […]
Wild Mulberries
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Last year, I discovered a huge tree, covered with black berries growing by the creek. I looked it up in my field guide and found out that it was a wild Mulberry tree and that the berries are edible and full of vitamin c, iron, calcium and protein. Later that day, I […]
What is a Superfood?
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008I see the term “Superfood” used quite often to describe certain foods like blueberries, broccoli, and flax seed, and it makes me wonder how a food becomes designated a superfood and what does that really mean, if anything?
A superfood is generally considered to be a food that is particularly nutritious or otherwise beneficial to your […]
Strawberry Season
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008It really doesn’t get much better than fresh strawberries. It makes me happy just to see them prominently displayed as I walk into the supermarket this time of year.
Strawberries are not only good – they are good for you. One serving of strawberries (about 8 strawberries) is an excellent source of vitamin C. You […]
Odwalla Juice
Friday, May 30th, 2008Odwalla is one of my favorite juice companies. I’ve been drinking their vitamin infused juice and smoothies for the last 15 years. The very first time I drank an Odwalla juice was on a hot and humid summer day on Long Island. My grandpa and I had been all over NYC earlier that day and […]
Acquiring a Taste for Green Tea
Monday, August 14th, 2006I have been steadily working at becoming a tea drinker for a long time now. I still drink coffee and the occasional soda but I try to consistently drink 4 cups of tea a day.
Tea, much like coffee, is an acquired taste and after a few years of choking down green tea every day […]
Coenzyme Q10
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance that is made naturally by the body. CoQ10 was first discovered by researchers in 1957 and was named Ubiquinone but is also commonly referred to as Q10, CoQ10, and Vitamin Q10. CoQ10 has many beneficial properties and can be taken as a supplement to increase […]
Antioxidant Benefits of Pomegranate Juice
Monday, June 19th, 2006The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing shrub that is cultivated throughout India, the Middle East, southern Europe and California for its apple-sized fruit. The fruit contains a sack of seeds that can be consumed or processed into pomegranate juice.
Pomegranate juice is packed with many powerful health benefits. One of the biggest health benefits is the high […]
