Elderflower Syrup Recipe
A couple days ago, my son and I picked elderflowers. Just seeing the bush covered in its pale yellow umbels made my heart jump. That was a reminder that it is June, time for elder flowers, and time to make delicious elder syrup. [...]
Confused about Nutrition
This week I received a message from a lovely friend of mine. She wrote: “Ok, I just watched “Forks over Knives! I have also read and seen some other books and documentaries in the past! I think I want to try a plant based way of eating. Do you have any tips or recommendations for me?” [...]
You are What You Eat
I want to take the opportunity to emphasize that “You Are What You Eat.” Have you ever thought about where this phrase comes from. I researched the origin of the statement a bit and here is what I found. [...]
7 Easy Steps to Better Health
There is no magic trick. In fact, all the quick fixes we are looking for might be quick, but as quick as they help with our desire to lose weight, for instance, at the same speed those results turn into thin air when venturing away from set course of diet or restriction. To be honest, who wants to be restrained for weeks, months, and their lifetime? [...]
Top 3 Healthy Snacks on the Go
Healthy snacks for travelers or business people on the go must be easy, quick, and portable without being messy. Hitting the road can mean hours or days of travel, strenuous lay-overs, energy-robbing traffic jams, and the lack of time or facility to provide ourselves with nutrient-dense foods. This makes it even more important for us to conquer these challenges with food that replenishes our system instead of draining it even more. The following are my top three suggestions for healthy snacks on the go. [...]
GMOs - A Controversial Topic
Today I would like to write about a very controversial topic: Gene Modified Organisms (GMOs). Why? Well, the discussion started after I had posted news about German supermarkets demanding to return to GMO-free poultry feed and eggs. Some people raised the question about the difference of GMOs and hybridization. Of course, I am not a scientist. Some say that hybridization is just an early stage of GMOs; crude, so to speak. Others oppose. [...]
Gluten Intolerance - Fact or Fad?
Bread. What could be better than the delicious, yummy, tempting, heavenly (you see where this is going) taste of freshly baked bread. I love food. In fact, a friend of mine, when asked by someone else what I like to eat, answered once: “She likes everything and a LOT of it.” There, I was described as a glutton. [...]
Are You Suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder
This past week, we spend some wonderful time with family. My husband’s parents and brother came to Alaska. The very next day after their arrival, we took the opportunity to visit Denali National Park. Wow! This place really puts everything into perspective. The park spreads over 6 million acres or pure, untouched nature. [...]
Proper Food Storage
A lot of people tell me that they have problems with spoilage of their fresh produce. They complain because it doesn’t keep as long as they would like and often rather opt for the unhealthy packaged food instead. However, storing fresh produce is a skill, which is easily learned. [...]
