Add a twist to your dinner plans at home with this easy layered taco salad recipe. It also makes a great lunch option that you can take to work any day of the week. Ingredients: Lime Dressing 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice Zest of 1 Lime Honey, to taste Taco Salad Black…

Lyme disease is tricky – the symptoms can vary and the diagnosis is often missed or delayed, but time is of the essence in effectively treating this disease. In this article I will give the most important basics to understanding what it is, different signs and symptoms (not everyone has the same symptoms), how to preve…

While most of us know by now that certain plants have medicinal value, few of us have made the jump from using these plants to growing them ourselves. After all, they are readily available online, in bulk at herb stores, and in the supplement department of various chain stores around the country. Although it can be eas…

Enjoy this easy to make granola for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. If desired, add fresh berries to for more nutrients and enjoy! Ingredients: Dry 1 cup Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Sprouted Buckwheat Groats 1/4 cup Almonds, chopped 2 tbsp Flax Meal 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Dash of Salt Wet 1/2 tbsp Coconut Oil 2 tbsp Raw Almond Butt…

This healthy green smoothie is a great option to help with your spring nutrition. Add it to your healthy diet and enjoy! Ingredients: 1 Pear, sliced 1/2 Cucumber, sliced 1 cup Kale 1/2 cup Water 1 sprig of Mint to garnish (optional) Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in blender and mix until fully broken down. 2. Pou…

It is estimated that cigarette smoking will cause about 450 million deaths worldwide in the next 50 years. In Canada, over 37,000 people die each year from tobacco use. It is a well-known fact that cigarette smoking and other forms of tobacco use are addictive. Nicotine is classified as the potent mood-altering drug in…

About 15 years ago I did a quick survey in a nearby grocery store and the results were shocking. I wanted to find out what ingredients were in the most popular brands of household cleaners dish liquid, laundry liquid, stain remover, toilet bowl cleaners, etc. I walked in with a pad of paper ready to take notes and walk…

Enjoy a new dish at home with this excellent vegetarian recipe. Serve to friends and family with dinner or at a party. Ingredients: 1 Eggplant, cut into 2 inch x 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup Carrots, juilienned 2 cups Shiitake Mushrooms 1 tsp Vegetable Oil 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp Salt 1 cup Water Chestnuts, c…

“We need more Calgon!”. If you lived in the 70’s you undoubtedly remember this line from one of the decade’s most popular commercials. A quick trip to the corner store and you can pick up fabric softeners in a bottle, laundry detergent in a box, containers of air freshener, and spray bottles of cleaners – very convenie…

Common symptoms affecting your digestive system are burping, bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms typically pass within a day or a few days in most people; however, in those with “irritable bowel syndrome,” or ‘IBS’ these symptoms do not go away. Those with IBS also experience abdominal pain or sign…