Herbs can be like friends – they can support and comfort us, make a meal more fun and teach us new things. But just as important: Herbs are another tool in our immune building kit. Below are four vignettes on the power of herbs.
Oregano
Oregano is a member of the mint family and has a very lon...
What’s in your food pantry in the end of summer season? These rainbow-color veggies are my seasonal foods from local farmers market.
Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness. It has many medicinal properties such as, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, cardiovascular protective...
We round out our immune-building series today with Selenium and Zinc:
Selenium (the quiet mineral you never hear about is top notch for nutrition)
Where to find it: Brazil nuts are one of the best + fish & meats, eggs, brown rice, sunflower seeds, oats, dairy, lentils, cashews, bananas
Stora...
More Summer Goodness
A few weeks back you talked about the goodness of Vitamin C and Lycopene. Today we are continuing on our summer goodness theme with Vitamins A and E:
Vitamin A
Where to find it: eggs, liver, fish oils, milk fat, carrots, apricots, broccoli, collard greens, kale, sweet pot...
Now more than ever, neighborly kindness counts. There are so many people who are in need of food and even the smallest act of kindness can make the difference.
If you can, look to your local food bank, homeless shelter and outreach centers to see what resources they need and give your time, shelf...
According to TCM, the kidneys are the fountain of youth, the foundation for a healthy, vital life and graceful longevity. In TCM, the kidney is the foundation for growth, development, and reproduction; for healthy bones and marrow; and for brain functions such as memory, concentration, and intell...
Long prized for its deeply purple, glossy beauty as well as its unique taste and texture, eggplants are now available in markets throughout the year, but they are at their very best from August through October when they are in season.
Eggplant is a high-fiber, low-calorie food that is rich in nut...
Summer Goodness
A few weeks back you talked about the goodness of Vitamin C and Lycopene. Today we are continuing on our summer goodness theme with Vitamins A and E:
Vitamin A
Where to find it: eggs, liver, fish oils, milk fat, carrots, apricots, broccoli, collard greens, kale, sweet potatoes, p...
Every traditional culture has healing foods because these cultures understand that nature offers all we need for health. For example, Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, has Kitchari, the healing and cleansing dish based on mung beans and spices. Judaism has magical chicken soup and Pho ...
Harvard's research has confirmed that chronic, low-grade inflammation can silently escalate into a formidable adversary, contributing to cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and various other health conditions. The alarming statistic that three out of five individuals worldwide succum...
8 SIGNS YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR GUT HEALTH (AND HERE’S HOW!)-- click here >>
We know how it is…you’re at work all day and you come home tired! You just can’t exert any more effort to create a beautiful, nutritious meal crafted from whole, organic ingredients for your family, no matter how ...
Hello & Happy July. I do hope you are well. To help us keep well, I thought I would take this month to talk about gut health. I know, exciting!People often say, “you are what you eat” but the truth is “you are what you digest and absorb.” You can have the healthiest diet of properly prepared,...
As a nation, we’re obsessed with celebrities. The fame, the money, the influence. They seem to have the world at their fingertips and lack for nothing. If you had all the money in the world, what would you want?
Personally, I’d have a full-time housekeeper and a personal chef. Daily tasks around ...
Garden-Fresh fruits and veggies taste great, are easy to prep and perfect for lazy summer evenings and holiday celebrations alike. But did you know they have the added bonus of being immune-building foods as well?
Checkout these two - Vitamin C and Lycopene
Vitamin C
Where to find it: all peppe...
During our few months of shelter in place, we experienced a lot of changes – some better, some not so good. From the sound of things, many people have added a few pounds and they
are now looking to get back to their previous self. If this is you, take heart as there is good news: NO calorie coun...
Give Dad the gift of health by ordering them the Best VitaClay Digital Express, Smart Organic Multicooker, or Smart Organic Bone broth cooker for 15% off with code: "DAD15". Plus, you can get free shipping and Color Recipe Book on your entire order!
Get out and play this Father’s Day!
This weeken...
Summer is for food, family and fun -- all of which can help build immunity!
Yes, we still need to keep our immune system in top shape. Let’s start with some summer fun that is also beneficial to us. When life gives us lemons, we make lemonade!Try this low sugar lemonade which lets the lemon shine...
If you find it hard to stick to difficult diets and let go of your favorite foods, you may want to give intermittent fast a try. Instead of modifying the foods you consume, you modify your eating pattern (although eating healthily is definitely good for you and should not be ignored).
You probabl...
What is collagen?
Collagen is a protein naturally produced by your body. It is one of the most abundant proteins, responsible for providing structure to many parts of your body including bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As you age, your body's natural collagen production system produ...
Can you reverse prediabetes with diet?
Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar is higher than what’s considered normal, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet is essential to reversing prediabetes.
There are no foods, herbs, drinks, or supplements that lower blood sugar. Only...
(image courtesy of https://cleansejoy.com/detoxing-foods-for-the-liver/)
Your liver is responsible for hundreds of essential functions including filtering your blood, metabolizing fat, and storing nutrients. Among these functions are detoxification of your body. This means removing toxins- small ...
Nurturing Your Mind: The Gut-Brain Connection.
Improving your mental health by managing stress and anxiety is more important than ever in this period. Those who suffer from depression and anxiety have been found to have a shortage of key neurotransmitters. While real life events are often a trigg...
Hello VitaClay Family!
How are you holding up during these challenging times? How has your life changed?
At VitaClay we are big fans of health: in body, mind and spirit. Humans crave community and connection, and we miss interacting with friends and family right now. We have created a new commu...
While mucus is an essential line of defense against pathogens, excess mucus as a result of allergies, infection from the common cold or flu, or lung diseases like pneumonia which can clog airways and impair a person's ability to breathe.
Some effective ways of keeping mucus under control include...
From the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are a few ways to prepare your household for potentially dealing with an outbreak of coronavirus
Create a household plan of action
Talk with the people who need to be included in your plan. Meet with household members, othe...
Dr. Kellyann provides this helpful flu prevention tip chart covering lifestyle, hygiene, and immune boosting supplements and foods. For lifestyle, she recommends getting enough sleep, exercise, and relaxation. General hygiene tips include washing your hands for 20 seconds, disinfecting often, an...
