Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
Sugar and Health. What to Know About Sugar
Today, our dependence on sugar leads to obvious outcomes, like obesity. But sugar also contributes to deeper health problems. In the western world, refined sugar finds its way into almost every meal. Whether added to our coffee or tea, included in our breads, cookies, and cakes, or simply consumed directly, in the form of snacks,…
Read MoreQuince, A Healthy and Almost Forgotten Fruit
Germany loves to celebrate its plants, trees, and fruits. So, except for the fact that quince fruits are relatively unknown in America, it should come as no big surprise that the quince fruit was celebrated in Germany as the official fruit of 2017. Its pink and white flowers possess a scent reminiscent of citrus and…
Read MoreBuckwheat Benefits Nutrition
Buckwheat used to be known as a peasant’s meal. It met the basic requirement of filling the stomach, while being easy to grow and full of valuable nutrients. Buckwheat arrived in Europe as a cereal plant by way of introduction from the Mongolians in the 14th century. Today, it shows-up around the world as…
Read MoreSpelt Semolina Cake
Spelt is a versatile ancient grain, which has become increasingly widespread in recent years. You can find out more about Hildegard’s views on spelt in our article 8 Soundbites on Spelt. Spelt Semolina Coffee Cake In our series of spelt recipes we introduce baked spelt semolina cake, a simple recipe using spelt semolina. You can…
Read MoreHow to Stop Sugar Cravings with Bitter Substances
Using Bitters and Bitter Foods to Stem Sugar Cravings We often hear the question “why do I crave sugar?” Sugar cravings are a common occurrence for most people, and when most people experience them, they tend to succumb to their cravings. But is there a way to avoid sugar cravings all together?
Read MoreChickpeas, a healthy nutrient bomb
The many health benefits of chickpeas should come as no surprise. For over 8,000 years chickpeas have appeared in cuisines spanning all cultures. As a food, chickpeas or chick peas (Cicer arietinum) are ancient, and they contain lots of proteins, minerals and trace elements. They are rich in B vitamins and fiber, making them a perfect choice…
Read MoreHow To Cook Chestnuts And Why They Are Healthy
You can not help singing about chestnuts over open fires during Christmastime. If you weren’t singing before, we suspect you are now. Sweet chestnuts also come to mind, because this healthy meal received the honor of Tree of the Year 2018 in Germany. Let’s take a closer look at the edible sweet chestnut and the…
Read MoreSpelt Flour Recipes: Enjoy the Benefits of Spelt
Whether you are looking for ways to reduce or replace your wheat flour intake, or you are just looking for new grains to liven-up your kitchen, these spelt flour recipes are a great step toward a diet focused on holistic health and wellness.
Read MoreWhat is Spelt Flour? An Alternative to Wheat Flour
Spelt flour has also become increasingly popular because it is a good alternative to wheat flour, particularly those who cannot tolerate the gluten in wheat. Hildegard believed spelt to have healthy, even healing properties.
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Heal with Food
The principal of food as the foundation of healing is not unique, and the idea of food as medicine is ancient. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be they food.”
Read MoreAre Carbohydrates Bad for You?
Over the past 20 years, carbohydrates and health have entered the crosshairs of our health-industrial complex. Carbs have devolved into a culprit of ill health and the growing catastrophe of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
Read MoreHealthy Alternative to Coffee
If you’re contemplating a break from caffeine, for health reasons or for a cleanse, there is a healthy alternative to coffee, it is called spelt coffee.
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