Breakfast

We love granola and are always looking for new and different spins on the traditional granola recipe.  This recipe is still easy to make and uses some ingredients that are more unique than your average raisins. Walnuts: Walnuts are one of the best nuts because they provide omega3, which is only found in a small number of food sources.  Omega 3 is the essential fatty acid that helps combat cellular inflammation, which helps maintain healthy cells and protect them from developi

What is the best type of green tea to drink to prevent cancer? Green tea contains a compound called polyphenols, specifically catechins, which protect the plant from fungus and bacteria when it is growing.  When green tea is harvested, the catechins remain in the tea that we drink, which is why drinking green tea has been linked with preventing cancer.  There are several different types of catechins found in green tea, with EGCG having the strongest anti-cancer activity.   Ho

Unless you take turmeric as a supplement or make Indian food for dinner everyday, it can be quite challenging to get the bright yellow spice into your diet. As with most nutrients, turmeric is better assimilated by the body when it is eaten in a meal, in which other nutrients can help the body absorb all of the different components of whole foods (if you do take a turmeric supplement, try taking it with your meals as opposed to on an empty stomach to increase absorption).  Pe