Food Spotlight: The Fabulous Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
Tomatoes, glorious tomatoes, are an essential ingredient in many dishes from various cultures and cuisines around the world. From the pasta sauces and pizzas of Italy to the salsas and pico de gallos of Mexico to the salads and soups of America, there seems to be no end to the uses for these multifaceted gems. Not only beautiful to they eye and delightful on the palate, tomatoes are also one of nature’s awesome superheros among veggies, as they provide some pretty amazing health benefits. Technically a fruit, tomatoes are one...
read morePeople Spotlight: Venus & Serena Williams Go Raw In 2012
After visiting several doctors for years trying to determine the cause for her symptoms, celebrity tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam winner, Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome in 2011. An incurable immune system disease, Sjogren’s affects the body’s moisture-producing glands and in severe cases can lead to arthritis and joint pain. The condition has so impacted Venus’ health and career that she was forced to withdraw from last summer’s U.S. Open. In an effort to relieve her symptoms, the once avid...
read moreFood Spotlight: Cilantro
Coriander leaves (also known as Cilantro in the United States), an essential ingredient in many Asian, Mexican and Indian dishes, are one of my all-time favourite herbs. From Vietnamese spring rolls and noodle soup to Mexican guacamole and salsas to Indian curries and chutneys, the versatility of these uniquely aromatic green leaves seems endless. In addition to the leaves, the stems are delicate enough that they can also be used in their entirety. But be aware that cilantro is best used fresh or at the very end of cooking, as excessive heat...
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