by SusanWilliams | Apr 27, 2023 | Healthy Alternative, Vegetarian, Wellness
You may have heard that natto is an outstanding food for building and maintaining bone mineral density, especially as it relates to that very important micronutrient, vitamin K2. But what exactly is natto? It is cooked soybeans that are inoculated with a special...
by SusanWilliams | Apr 20, 2023 | Calcium Rich, Healthy Alternative, Vegetarian
I had a lovely lunch today at one of the wonderful food trucks in town. It was a very generous Greek Plate with pita, dolmas, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber, red onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini and more. But it was simply too much for one meal. For my dinner, I...
by SusanWilliams | Apr 13, 2023 | All Posts, Easy Herbal Remedies, Healthy Alternative, Healthy Snacks
Adaptogens are plant substances (often herbs) that have been found to help our bodies manage stress and maintain balance, or homeostasis. In other words, they help us adapt to external stressors by strengthening our internal systems, adaptogens can promote vitality,...
by SusanWilliams | Apr 8, 2023 | Healthy Alternative, Vegetarian, Wellness
The more I read and know, the more I am working to reduce the amount of red meat in my diet. I love the concept of turning animal based protein into a “condiment” rather than the star of the show. That said, after living in Arizona for over 45 years, I have a deep...
