Persimmon Tea For Acid Reflux

by Mirafruit, healthacid reflux, persimmon, persimmon tea, recipe, tea

Persimmons are a beautiful, fragrant, sweet berry available in the Fall. Some varieties can be eaten while still slightly firm although most varieties taste best when allowed to ripen to an almost mushy consistency. Dried persimmons are a way to enjoy this delicious treat throughout the year and are available at Asian markets.Commonly offered after […]

National Caregiver’s Month – Part 1

by Mirahabits, health

November is National Caregiver’s Month. A time to focus on those who care for others, expecially if that caregiver is ourselves. Dr. Vicki Bradley has created Self-Care Reminders for Caring Professionals and Family Caregivers to focus on those very special people. She has generously offered to write a four-part series about self-care and we’ll be sharing it […]

Quitting Smoking (the Holistic Way)

by Mirahabits, health

The Great American Smokeout is on November 15th this year. Created in 1977, this is a day set aside as a national effort toward encouraging and supporting people to quit smoking. Today’s article is written by Alex Kerwin, a creative writer from Michigan. In addition to his work as a guest writer, Alex works closely with […]

Gmo: What You Need To Know

by Miraenvironment, gmo, health

As election day draws nearer there is an enormous amount of attention being paid to what the voters will do at the polls. California is in the forefront of the move to label GMOs in food. Other states have considered it but as of yet none have actually passed such a bill. The general thinking […]

Five Fabulous Fall Foods

by Mirafruit, seasons, vegetables

Summer, that season of fresh salads, greens, berries, and melons all bursting with healthful vitamins and nutrients, has passed. Autumn, however, also please our palates, providing us with different gifts of nature. There are many seasonal fruits and vegetables, which are just as tasty as summer while delivering different health benefits. Here are some fabulous […]

Un-Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

by Mirarecipes, vegetablescabbage, casserole, recipe

This post, and delicious recipe, are from my friend Robin Horn over at Seasonal Eating. A foodie from a very young age, Robin lives in Santa Cruz, California, and is a proponent of seasonal eating and CSAs. Cabbage is coming into season and there are so many delicious ways to serve it. While I love […]

Swiss Chard Two Ways

by Mirarecipes, vegetables, vegetarian

The other night I picked the last of my Swiss chard from our garden for dinner. It’s one of my favorite dark leafy green vegetables. Antioxidant-rich, loaded with vitamins K, A, and C, Swiss chard also provides a healthy dose of magnesium.Often when we eat it I make simple sauteed greens. This time, however, I […]

Updating Pbj

by Mirachange, habits, ingredients

When I was a kid one of my favorite sandwiches was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. My preferred version was the ones I got at my friend Donna’s house where her mom used a creamy peanut butter. I don’t remember the brand but I remember preferring it to the all natural, fresh ground peanut […]

Cookie Contest

by MiraUncategorized

We’re having a contest! I was so excited about reaching the funding goal for my book, The Pantry Principle: learning to read the label and understand what’s really in your food, that I created a new cookie. Now I’m looking for a name and I’ve decided to ask for your help. I’m asking you to […]

National Honey Month

by Mirahealth, sweeteners

September is National Honey Month. That sweet, drippy, delicious treat. Honey comes in many different flavors depending on where the bees collected the nectar. Monofloral honey such as orange blossom, tupelo, buckwheat or clover may be more expensive due to the difficulty of limiting the bees access. While there are lots of different ways to […]