Sweet Potatoes – Nourish yourself with the Colors of Mother Nature
Not only are sweet potatoes delicious, they are highly nutritious. Sweet potatoes contain high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, folate and potassium. They are also high in anti-oxidants, including beta carotene which the body can convert into Vitamin A. It is easier for the body to absorb the nutrition in…
Elderberry Harvest
This season the elderberries are so bountiful and plump they are bending branches with their weight. The berries will ripen throughout the next month depending on where the trees are growing and how much sun they get. When ripe they boast a beautiful deep purple, almost black color (hence…
The Rest and Digest State – How you Eat is as Powerful as What you Eat!
Our digestive system takes in and breaks down food and experiences. It is through the process of digestion that bits of food are transformed into vital nutrients – complex chemical processes work to extract vitamins and minerals, break down fats into lipids, and proteins into amino acids. A well functioning…
Everyday Practices to Help Ease into Spring
Here Comes Spring – Supporting the Body Through Seasonal Transition Late winter and early spring can be a grueling time. The days are starting to get longer and a little warmer, but the nights are still cold. The ground is most likely either still snowy or muddy…or both! Yet, longer…
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My name is Brittany, and I write about what inspires me in my practice as an herbalist and health-educator, and as a person who loves to putter around in the kitchen. Here you will find a combination of recipes, home remedies, herbal and nutritional wisdom, and musings about my experiences in life, teaching and health.
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