Appreciating Asparagus

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) belongs to the Asparagaceae. They share the order Asparagales with the Amaryllidaceae family, which includes chives, scallions, leeks, garlic, onions, shallots, and elephant garlic. Asparagus likely originated along the coastal regions of the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor. By around 20,000 BC, people were eating asparagus near Aswan in what is now Egypt. It has been used as a vegetable and […]

Eating for Happiness

June 2, 2013 · by Salette Andrews | in Processes | tagged almonds, anthocyanins, anti-inflammatory, Arugula, Asparagus, avocados, bananas, Beets, biotin, blackstrap molasses, Brazil nuts, Broccoli, calcium, Chia seeds, coffee, copper, dark chocolate, DHA, endorphins, EPA, Essential fatty acids, fiber, Flax seeds, folate, garlic, green tea, iron, Lentils, magnesium, maple syrup, Nori, Oats, omega-3, peppers, Phytochemicals, potassium, potatoes, protein, pumpkin seeds, SAMe, Sesame seeds, Spinach, Strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tryptophan, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, walnuts, zinc | 13 Comments

Happiness centers around several important neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamaine, endorphins, phenylethylamine, and anandamide. Serotonin is popularly known as the “feel-good hormone,” or your body’s own natural tranquilizer, hence the happiness factor. This is the neurotransmitter that antidepressants target in order to boost overall happiness levels. Up to 90 percent of your body’s total serotonin is located in your gut, […]

Knowing the Healing Power of Vitamin K

February 13, 2013 · by Salette Andrews | in Nutrients | tagged Asparagus, blueberries, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, collard greens, cucumber, Green Beans, K1, Kale, Leeks, menaquinones, MK, MK4, MK7, mustard greens, napthoquinones, Oregano, Parsley, phylloquinone, phytonadione, romaine lettuce, sage, sea vegetables, Spinach, Swiss chard, Thyme, tomatoes, Turnip Greens, Vitamin K | 37 Comments

Vitamin K is a family of chemically related substances called naphthoquinones. There are two major types of vitamin K that are important for humans: K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone or phytonadione) is a natural nutrient found in green leafy vegetables. Vitamin K2 (menaquinones or MKs) in foods are mostly in the form of MK4 […]

Stemming Disease and Promoting Budding Health

September 3, 2012 · by Salette Andrews | in Foods | tagged Artichoke, Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Kohlrabi | Leave a comment

Leaves are lovely and roots rock, but other parts of plants are nutritional powerhouses as well, including stems and buds. Here are stem and bud vegetables listed by ANDI score: Brussels Sprouts 490 Kohlrabi 352 Broccolini 342 Broccoli, raw 340 Cauliflower, raw 315 Broccoli, cooked; Cauliflower, cooked 294 Asparagus, 205 Bean Sprouts 177 Celery 151 Artichoke 145 Cardoons 120 Radish Sprouts 114 Rhubarb, cooked […]

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Appreciating Asparagus

Eating for Happiness

Knowing the Healing Power of Vitamin K

Stemming Disease and Promoting Budding Health