News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Your exhaustion could be a sign of iron deficiency
If exhaustion has become part of your life, you could be missing an important mineral. Iron is crucial to the red blood cells that move oxygen around our bodies, and the lack of iron is often manifested through fatigue. Combine this with a pale appearance and shortness of breath, and these could be signs of […]
04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Tapping trees: How to get your own free syrup
Did you know that there’s a place where you can get maple syrup for free? Just look outside. More than just maple trees, there’s “an entire world of saps and syrups,” notes Brett McLeod of MotherEarthNews.com. A great variety of trees means a great variety of syrups, so grab your drill and bucket and get […]
04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
8 Indian superfoods you NEED to try
Bidding winter good bye and greeting the springtime is best done when you’re full of energy. In addition to proper amounts of sleep and exercise, our diet accounts for our energy and health. Local superfoods like blueberries are good for this, but why not try something different? India is a country blessed with an abundance […]
04/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Stock up: More and more supermarkets are now carrying bulk foods
The growing interest in natural products and home cooking have prompted big-name grocers to embrace bulk to stick out among the competition. Grocers such as Hy-Vee and H-E-B have begun offering a variety of food items in bins located in their stores’ organic aisles. “These stores are starting to embrace bulk,” Diane Sheehan, Director of […]
04/13/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do not toss: Overripe bananas may be effective against cancer cells, finds scientific study
While yellow bananas may be tastier, the darker brown ones may be better for you. According to TheHeartySoul.com, a 2009 article in the journal Food Science and Technology Research claimed that overripe bananas contained more Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a cancer-fighting cytokine or small protein. The TNF in Bananas The study was conducted by Masatoshi […]
04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Fort Worth school gets new salad bar to help kids eat healthier lunches
Getting kids to eat their vegetables just became easier. In Fort Worth, Texas at least. On March 22 of this year, the Westpark Elementary School of Fort Worth welcomed the installation of a new salad bar. Representatives from the Forth Worth Independent School District were joined by Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price, and City of […]
04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you
They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]
04/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Wave your microwave goodbye: How to reheat food without a microwave
Microwaving greatly diminishes the nutritional value of your food and replaces it with toxic chemicals from heated plastic containers. It’s not worth the risk. Here are some healthier microwave alternatives for you to consider. Use the oven Perhaps one of the easier ways to reheat your food is to use an oven. Most foods that […]
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