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The Power of Ginger

October 22, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Recently, my husband has been complaining of feeling cold all the time.  I suggested to him to add some ginger tea to his daily regime.  Ginger is considered a warming spice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has a long history as a healing substance.  In TCM, warming foods or spices can be included in […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: antioxidant, arthritis, cancer, cholesterol, gigerol, ginger, indigestion, ldl, nausea, spice, tcm, tooth decary

Harvest the Awesomeness of Apples

October 4, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Grannie Smith, Fiji, Honey crisp and Pink Ladies- these are just a few of the amazing varieties of apples that are starting to flood the stores and Farmer’s Markets right now.  I feel blessed to live in a state that produces an abundance of these balls of healthiness.  Here are some of the reasons I […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: apples, cancer, cholesterol, dental health, diabetes, Fiber, fiji, grannie smith, hoenycrisps, ldl, teeth, Vitamin C

Blackberry Bonanza

August 1, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Today, I started my day doing one of my favorite activities- riding my bike.  As I was cruising down Willamette Drive here is Portland, I saw many people filling buckets with the fresh blackberries that were growing on the side of the road.  The sight of all those fresh berries gave me the idea to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blackberries, blood pressure, cholesterol, Fiber, hdl, low carb, protein, Vitamin C, vitamin k

Focus on Fiber

June 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

I have noticed in my time writing this blog that almost every time I focus on a healthy food, it boasts having a big dose of fiber.  Fiber is a necessary component of a complete diet.  The term refers to the edible part of plants that is not easily digested by the body.  Fiber is […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, colon cancer, diabetes, Fiber, flax, fruit, healthy gut, hemorrhoids, insoluble fiber, ldl, microbiome, oatmeal, poop, soluble fiber, stool, veggies

Dark Chocolate Love

February 8, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Dark Chocolate Love I know that many people view Valentine’s Day as a fake holiday, cooked up to sell more cards, jewelry and treats  but I like to view Valentine’s as an opportunity to nourish  my body with yummy, healthy dark chocolate.  Don’t get me wrong, dark chocolate has a regular place in my life […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: antioxidant, chocolate, cholesterol, cocoaj, heart disease, ldl, oleic acid, recovery, valentines

Oatalicious

November 23, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Lately, I have been hearing a lot about oat milk.  It seems to be everywhere- in creamers, as a milk alternative and even in yogurt.  I had heard many positive reviews on it including it makes great ice cream and froths up like regular milk for yummy lattes.  After hearing so many positive reviews, I decided to give […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: beta-glucan, cholesterol, Fiber, fiver, milk, oats

Tips to Protect Your Heart

January 26, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

Heart disease has become the number one cause of death in the United States. Almost half the adults in America experience at least one of the key risks factors for heart disease. Heart disease is an umbrella term used to describe any number of conditions that might lead to restriction of blood flow due to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cholesterol, Fiber, fruit, hdl, Health, heart, vegetables, vitamins

Loving on Lentils

June 17, 2017 by Teri Sprouse

Lentils are an incredible, cheap, tasty source of vegan protein.  Lentils  like other types of beans are a member of the legume family. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year.  Unlike other types of beans, they are quick cooking, […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, copper, Fiber, folate, iron, legumes, lentils, manganese, protein, Soup, vegan protein

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