July is a Berry Good Time for Nature's Candy

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jul 19, 2010

Berries are much more nutritious than many people realize and an ever-increasing amount of research is being done to prove just how important they are for warding off disease, especially cancer. Generally, berries are bursting with vitamins and disease-fighting compounds and not only are they powerful in cleansing and strengthening the blood, but they are also very densely packed with a variety of potent phytochemicals that can do wonders for normalizing and improving health.

Arugula: The Green Rocket

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 06, 2008

I’m often asked what the best way is to shake up the green regime without adding heaviness to a salad. While it’s true that various nuts, seeds, and fruit will add fresh flavor and essential nutrients, my first recommendation is always arugula! Variety is the spice of life, after all, and what better way to add spark and punch to your salads than to incorporate this naturally spicy, sharp, tangy green?