Posts Tagged ‘healthy bitters’
A Guide To Natural Bitters
Healthy bitters have been used as a supplemental health aide for centuries. In 1098, Hildegard of Bingen was born. Among her many contributions, Hildegard was a healer and spiritual mystic credited with developing a nutritional philosophy, including the use and benefits of bitter herbs. In the 1800s, bitters were considered cure-all elixirs that could benefit…
Read More10 Benefits of Digestive Bitters
At Healthy Hildegard, we are big advocates of the use of healthy bitters for digestive health. And, while Hildegard’s teachings encompass a variety of herbal remedies, fasting techniques, spiritual beliefs, and more, we find her interest in bitters among the most relevant nutrition contributions for our times today.
Read MoreWhy a Detox with Bitters is Faster And More Effective
The detox season arrives right after the party season. Many of us choose January as a time to clean-up, replace the champagne glass with a glass of water, and try to eat as healthy as possible. With the recent popularity of detoxing, several companies have developed new products and strategies to help cleanse our livers,…
Read MorePink Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe
Bitter flavors are fundamental for health and digestion. This delicious bitter-fruit smoothie is ideal as a snack between meals. It refreshes, revitalizes, rehydrates, and it’s full of nutrients. Recipe for 3-4 glasses 700 ml freshly pressed grapefruit juice (6-7 Pink Grapefruits) 1 lime, juice 150g soy yogurt (alternatively almond yogurt or coconut yogurt) 1-2 teaspoons…
Read MoreBitter Herbs for Appetite Control and Digestion
Digestive bitters and bitter herbs have played an active role in helping to balance appetite since antiquity. But, what does the balance of appetite really mean? And, if bitter herbs also serve to stimulate appetite, why have monks and nuns relied on bitters to support their fasting regimen? The internet is full of lists showing…
Read More24 Bitter Spices for the Kitchen
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Read More17 Bitter Foods
Our post on the benefits of bitter flavors introduces the taste category of bitter and the many reasons why bitterness is an important part of our diet and how bitters can help to control appetite. We have also covered some herbs and foods that contain the various bitter flavors that we can incorporate into our diet and…
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