Avoid Sugar If You Have A Cold

I just spoke with a friend, Sarah, who is feeling a little under the weather. She’s got a bad cold and is generally not feeling well. She wanted to know if there was anything she could take in addition to orange juice and tea to help her feel better. Where to get your vitamin […]

Ingesting Essential Oils

by Mirahealth, herbs and spices, immune system

Benefits of essential oils As we grow and learn we come across new information. Sometimes this information contradicts what we learned before. I want to take a moment and share my research and revised thinking around the practice of ingesting essential oils. I’ll start by sharing that I am neither an herbalist or an aromatherapist. […]

What’s That Flavor?

by Miraadditives, artificial colors, gmo, grocery, ingredients, labeling, snacks

Food manufacturers are always looking for new ways to keep consumers engaged with their brands. They’re also looking for new ways to encourage you to eat, or a new flavor to tempt you with. After all, the more you eat, the more profitable their product is. Unfortunately this has turned us into a nation of […]

Is It Coriander Or Cilantro?

by Miragarden, herbs and spices

Many people may not realize that coriander and cilantro are actually the same thing. An herb that is part of the same botanical family as carrots and parsley. Sometimes it’s even referred to as either Chinese or Mexican parsley. Can you taste it? Coriander and cilantro are actually both part of the same plant. Cilantro […]

Boost Nutrition With Herbs

by Miragarden, herbs and spices, nutrients

When it comes to fresh product most of us think fruits and vegetables. Not everyone remembers to include herbs in that category, however they are a great added source of nutrients. Herbs boost nutrition because they are a nutrient dense food with vitamins and minerals. Many of them are even a source of anti-oxidants. Aim for […]

Boy Scout Popcorn – What’s In That Bag?

by Miraadditives, gmo, ingredientsingredients, popcorn

It’s Girl Scout cookie time. Everywhere you turn, at the grocery store, at the mall, outside shopping centers, are young girls dressed in their uniforms, selling cookies. And if you live in suburbia, they’re knocking at the door, earnest little faces selling what is arguably one of America’s favorite cookies. However people are more aware […]

Real Food In A Small Space

by Misty Humphreyfamily

In a recent conversation with my dear friend and colleague Misty we covered a wide range of topics. From eating for wellness and our careers as holistic nutrition professionals to dreams of a more connected-to-our-food life and making real food in a small kitchen. We had a delightful conversation and she shared some really wonderful thoughts […]

Bone Broth And The Rest Of The Story

by Mirahealth, WAPF

Many years ago I used to list to a Paul Harvey program called “The Rest Of The Story.” In his radio show Paul Harvey would lead with some sort of a story. But it always turned out that there was something we didn’t know. As I recall, usually after a commercial break he would come back […]

Dinner In A Jar

by Miraleft overs, vegan, vegetarian

I’m not a fan of plastic for food storage. While there are times that it’s unavoidable, my preference is for glass. So I save jars. Lots of them. They’re great for dry goods, things like beans, grains, and spices. But they’re also fabulous for efficient leftover storage. Take the picture above for example. It’s ratatouille and […]

What’s In Your Tea?

by Miraadditives, drinks, ingredients, Uncategorized

With the weather getting colder I’m definitely drinking more hot tea. Mention tea drinkers and most people tend to think of the United Kingdom. The United States, however, is growing as a nation of tea drinkers. According to the Tea Association of the U.S., from 1990-2014 the U.S. wholesale market grew from two billion dollars to […]