Green Tea vs. Black Tea

Green Tea vs. Black Tea

Green Tea vs. Black Tea

Tea is said to be the most popular beverage in the world. It’s been consumed for thousands of years by millions, perhaps billions, of people.

Tea has also been shown to have many health benefits. And some of these benefits are thought to be related to tea’s antioxidant properties. These properties are from its flavonoids known as “catechins.” Flavonoids are anti-inflammatory and have a range of health benefits that I talk about in this post.

Green Tea vs. Black Tea- What’s The Difference?

What do green and black teas have in common?

Herbed Salmon Burgers

Herbed Salmon Burgers

Herbed Salmon Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1x 14-oz can wild salmon, drained and flaked

  • 1 large pastured egg, whole & beaten

  • ½ cup bread crumbs (use gluten-free if desired)

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled & minced

  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley &/or chives, chopped

  • juice of ½ lemon

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, for pan-frying

Why All Disease Begins In the Gut

Why All Disease Begins In the Gut

Why All Disease Begins In the Gut 

You may have heard or seen this quote from Hippocrates: “all disease begins in the gut” . It’s said that he used those words thousands of years ago, and current research is finding there’s much truth in this ancient piece of wisdom.

If you think your intestinal tract is only responsible for digestion and waste elimination, think again… your gut also plays a big role in immune system function, the synthesis of essential nutrients, and balancing neurotransmitters important for brain and mood health.

It’s even been referred to as our second brain by experts in the health professional community. I find this stuff fascinating!

It’s all about the health of our gut

Why You Need to Ditch Plastic ASAP!

Why You Need to Ditch Plastic ASAP!

Why You Need to Ditch Plastic From Your Life - ASAP!

There’s no denying it… plastic has overrun our lives, and not in any way that is good - neither for the environment, nor for our health.

Plastics are literally everywhere, especially in all aspects of food storage: containers, plastic wrap, zipper bags, straws - and everything else imaginable!

If you know me personally, you may know I’m a scuba diver. If not… well now you know, and I’m super passionate about animals and our environment. Seeing plastic underwater is one of the saddest things you can imagine, because the poor animals just have no idea what it is, and don’t deserve to live in our wasteland.

Here’s WHY and HOW to ditch plastic… ASAP.