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How to Add More Protein to Your Diet

Wellness TipOctober 6, 2020

Beans are a wonderful way to add high-quality, plant-based protein to your diet. They’re super versatile and high in iron, B vitamins, and fiber. Dry beans stay fresh longer when stored in a cool, dark place (rather than on your countertop). Don’t use beans that are more than a year old, as their nutrient content…

Health Benefits of Wild Rice and How to Cook It

Side Dish, Wellness TipJune 2, 2020

Did you know that wild rice isn't rice? It's a species of grass that produces edible seeds resembling rice. It has a nutty, earthy flavor and chewy texture. Wild rice is naturally gluten-free and contains more protein than regular rice. It also contains iron, potassium, selenium, and it is high in antioxidants. Here’s a simple and delicious way to enjoy…

Iron Rich Foods

Favorites, Wellness TipApril 14, 2020

Iron is an essential mineral that serves several important functions, its main being to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. However, the body cannot produce iron on its own and it is important that we incorporate iron-rich foods as part of a healthy diet. If you're like me…

Food as Medicine (+ An Easy Recipe)

Side Dish, Wellness TipNovember 14, 2019

When we learn to see Food as Medicine we can improve overall health and fight disease. Here are some ways you can use food as medicine in every life. 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.' The famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western…