by holistic.eye | Oct 27, 2015 | nutrition
We all know blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants – in fact, most purple foods are incredibly rich in antioxidants.. but do you know about all of the other wonderful nutrients they also contain? The phytonutrients found in blueberries include...
by holistic.eye | Sep 21, 2015 | nutrition
Did you know that bee pollen’s little golden grains are actually a complete food? They contain nearly all of the vital nutrients required by the human body to sustain life, perfectly packaged in a tiny floral, golden nugget! Bee pollen has been used and consumed...
by holistic.eye | Aug 20, 2015 | nutrition
Chia seeds are a nutritious staple in our household, I even feed them to my dog! Chia seeds are an ancient Mayan and Aztec food originating from South America. They are an excellent source of protein, and extremely rich in Omega 3 essential fatty acids, antioxidants...
by holistic.eye | May 1, 2015 | nutrition
It’s funny that for something that has been used in both cooking and medicinal remedies for hundreds of years, when I mention ghee as an ingredient, most people have never heard of it before!Known for its longevity qualities, Ghee has been traditionally used in...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
Kale is definitely one of our favourite leafy greens, and for a very good reason…Kale is very low in calories (roughly only 33 calories to 1 cup) and an incredible source of iron, fibre, vitamin K (K1 & K2), vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as vitamin B-12,...
