by Mindfully Nourished | Mar 5, 2019 | Health
Asparagus is the ultimate spring vegetable, but did you know that it is loaded with nutrients and that it bestows powerful health benefits? Asparagus, originating in the eastern Mediterranean countries, has been consumed for over 2000 years. In ancient Greece it was...
by Mindfully Nourished | Aug 7, 2018 | Health
Herbs are powerhouses of nutrition and antioxidants that we can easily include into our diet on a daily basis. Fresh herbs like mint, basil, holy basil, peppermint and lemon balm can be added to smoothies for flavor, sprinkled over salads or brewed into a healing tea....
by Mindfully Nourished | Jul 30, 2018 | Health
The humble berry contains high levels of antioxidant compounds — such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins, gallic acid, pelargonidins, quercetin and cyanidins, — to name just a few! These healing compounds protect against inflammation, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and...
by Mindfully Nourished | Jul 23, 2018 | Health, Recipes
In summer our bodies will naturally crave smoothies that are full of in-season fruit and vegetables. It is the perfect time of year to keep your blender busy while you try out different smoothie recipes and flavor combinations. When making your own smoothies, the...
by Mindfully Nourished | Jul 16, 2018 | Health
One of the best health practices that you can engage in is meditation. Yet, meditation doesn’t need to be difficult or time-consuming, or feel like a skill reserved for only a few. Meditation can be as natural as breathing and something that we can do anytime of the...