Konnyaku (cone-yah-ku) hails from Japan and is a wonderfully buoyant and gelatin-like food made from a tropical potato. It is nearly 97% water and the rest of the 3% constituents are fiber and minerals. Because it has very little calories and actually expands in your stomach, it has been touted as a wonder diet food. [...]
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Kudzu, The Vine That May Just Curb Your Binge-Drinking!
Kudzu was introduced from Japan to the United States in the late 1800s, and this hardy little vine has thrived to epic proportions across the landscape of the Southeastern part of the country. So much so, that it is actually becoming a big environmental nuisance. Well, it’s time to take a stand and start finding [...]
Chayote: Central American Superfood
Chayote, commonly called vegetable pear, is a member of the gourd family and is native to Central America – an amazing addition to the green superfoods family. Various Central American cultures have been using this plant as a staple in their diet and, believe it or not, as a way to dissolve kidney stones and [...]
Gotu Kola, For Longevity and Mental Clarity
Gotu Kola is a low-growing vine-like plant native to India, Sri Lanka, Japan, and parts of Northern Australia. This nondescript little plant grows lovely and tasty leaves that are a favorite food of the elephant and, more recently, us humans. In fact, some people believe that is was from watching elephants, notoriously long-lived creatures, that [...]
Cassumunar Ginger: Ancient Thai Healing Herb
Normally when someone says ginger, I think about that chewy candy I can’t get enough of or my favorite way to spice up a stir-fry. But recently, I’ve learned about unique Thai massage therapy techniques that use ginger, specifically cassumunar ginger, to relieve deep-seated muscle and joint tension Ginger health benefits are far and wide. [...]
Juniper Oil: Nature’s Summer Hemline Helper
As the heat rises on these warm August days, so too do our hemlines. It’s only natural that instead of rushing headlong into the perpetual freon-enriched white-noise hum of air conditioning, we adapt by digging those Daisy Dukes out of the bottom drawer and – gulp – getting outside. The only problem is that some [...]
Calendula: A Natural Summer Skin Soother
For many of us, another season of summer fun and sun can be pretty hard on the skin: heat rash, bug bites, sunburns, and various scrapes and bruises. One trip to the drug store promises relief in 1000+ varieties of creams and ointments with an ingredient list so long and complex a pocket dictionary is [...]
Turmeric, Nature’s Root of Health
One taste of turmeric and you’ll know why this vivacious root vegetable has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to cleanse the liver, reduce arthritic inflammation, and improve energy levels. This powerful plant is a close cousin of ginger and has the same kind of super-concentrated flavor that has a [...]
Oolong Tea: Taste and Versatility
Ah oolong! The perfect anytime tea with a rich, versatile flavor that is a great compliment to just about any meal or as a stand-alone beverage. Most people have tried oolong tea once or twice in their lives because it is commonly served in Chinese restaurants. But oolong, like so many other teas, has a [...]
An Introduction to Pu’erh Tea
My friend says that pu’erh tea is known to inspire beauty. And, looking at her bright eyes, flawless complexion, and slender athletic build, she’s pretty convincing. Now, I’m pretty sure that drinking pu’erh tea will not transform me into the this year’s most fabulous IT girl, but I do think it can play a role [...]
Chamomile & Lavender: The Perfect Time-Out Tisane
Modern life seems to surge forward at a pace that can be, unfortunately, anything but health-friendly. Between work, hobbies, and social commitments, the act of scheduling to meet the demands of daily life requires some serious creativity—and we haven’t even mentioned our demanding online lives! Inundated with all that pressure to perform, one of the [...]
Teas of Summer: Spotlight on Jasmine Blends
Summer is the season of sensual delights—long days, warm breezes, and that brilliant energy of foliage in full bloom. Jasmine tea blends fit right in with that relaxing and invigorating pace of life and are an excellent choice to quench your thirst or compliment summer’s many delightful and fresh meals. A versatile tea, jasmine blends [...]
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