Tid Bit(e) Tuesday If you haven’t noticed we love using tahini in everything!! Must be our middle eastern background😉 So I decided to look up what makes tahini so great (who know sesame seeds could make such a good seed butter) here are some of the benefits! MINERALS- Tahini is rich in many minerals like […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Its almost summer time and that means melon season! I love cantaloupe so I’m so happy it’s back in season! What’s your favorite summer fruit? 1. WATER – melons are full of water to help you stay hydrated during the hot summer months 2. BETA-CAROTENE – this melon is orange and thats […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Chia seeds. You might have seen these in juices or granola or pudding but do you actually know why people like to eat them? Here are some benefits of including chia seeds into your diet 1. Omega 3s – those important fatty acids they developed countries are struggling to get. Good thing […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Ever eaten buckwheat before? It’s a pseudo cereal because it is related to things like rhubarb and is not a grass or grain. It has been common in Asian countries but has slowly been introduced into the US! Youve probably seen that I have been using it a lot lately because it’s […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Okra. I dont think I’ve ever actually tried fresh okra but am excited to soon! We bought okra chips from Trader Joes which were really good so I’m sure I’ll like them! FOLATE – Folate is so important for pregnancy and lactation. It prevents neural tube defects in babies and should be […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Raspberries are one of my fav fruits (well actually all berries are pretty much my fav)! And they have a good amount of nutrition packed in too! ANTIOXIDANTS- Raspberries are FILLED with antioxidants!! They come from their color and other compounds within the berry MACULAR DEGENERATION: Because of their bioactive compounds berries […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Elderberries!! These are little berries that are powerful immune boosters!! And Wellness Mama makes it enjoyable to take with her elderberry syrup here! This is how we take it! FLU FIGHTER- Elderberries contain many compounds that help fight bacteria and viruses that attack your immune system. One study showed that elderberry consumption […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Celery! I used to only eat celery with peanut butter on top (and thats still good btw) but I’ve grown to love it just straight up FIBER – In one cup of celery there are 5 grams of fiber and a whole lot of water! LOWER CHOLESTEROL- Celery contains a compound called 3-n-butylphthalide […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday Buttercup squash is a type of squash with dense, texture flesh and a hard, thin rind. It taste kinda like an acorn squash but more creamy and slightly sweeter. It looks more like a kabocha squash. It’s a great squash to have on hand! WINTER- Sometimes it’s hard to find good sources […]
Tid Bit(e) Tuesday It’s citrus season!! Grapefruit is one of my favs but oranges are pretty close! Lets look at the benefits of eating a daily orange STROKE- Eating citrus can actually help women against having strokes due to a compound found in them COLLAGEN- Vitamin C is a critical component in making collagen. Collagen […]
