Not only eat, but SMELL this one

Getting the most from green tea

Insidious HFCS

Raisins in every meal
I don't really have raisins in every meal, but I do include them in many. Why? Not only are they very nutritious - providing vitamins and minerals, such as potassium and iron, phytochemicals (antioxidants), tartaric acid, and dietary fiber, both

Another daily anti-inflammatory
Have you heard of essential fatty acids? They are fatty acids that are necessary for your health, but your body can not produce them. So your body must get them from your diet. The two principal essential fatty acids are linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-6 fatty acid. You have probably seen and heard many advertisements about foods that are high in omega-3. Yet you don't hear much advertising about foods high in omega-6 fats. The fact is that we need both types of fats to be healthy and must derive them both from our food. So why the emphasis on omega-3?Well, it turns out that it is highly unlikely that any of

How to make Ginger Tea
This is an excellent video from Karen Lee on how to make a Ginger Tea that gives you the most medicinal value. You can also add a stick of cinnamon (true cinnamon, of course) in the simmering water for additional healing. Try to use minimum sweetening, if any, for better healing. If drinking the tea for warming and want it sweeter, try just a little agave nectar, honey or stevia.

How to use and store fresh ginger root
Here is a helpful video from the RealAge web site on preparing and storing fresh ginger root.

Not only eat, but SMELL this one
Want to be more alert, refreshed and less frustrated while driving on long trips?  A study reported in 2005 showed that this can be achieved just by smelling cinnamon (or peppermint).  After mentioning cinnamon in my last post, I figure I need to explain in this post why I eat it every morning.  (I'll eventually write about peppermint.  Promise.)  So when I know that I am going to take a lo