I'm writing to you now from eine Wohnung im ausgebauten Dachgeschoss -- a.k.a an attic apartment, a.k.a a very, very warm place to be in ...

I have spent the last weeks falling down research rabbit-holes in an attempt to grasp exactly what inflammation is, and how it can be lin...

In the last month of quarantine, I have upped my game in terms of trying out new dinner dishes, and making extravagantly time-consuming s...

In light of the recently spreading Coronavirus, I wanted to dedicate a post to immune system health. Scientists are rushing to develop a ...

Just as vitamins and minerals play roles in the functions of your body's cells and systems, in certain combinations they also can help on...

It's New Year's resolutions season, and undoubtedly many people are reevaluating their diets. I don't make resolutions, but since the que...

I left the house rather late this morning but I believe I did see some frost on the ground! It's getting colder and darker every day—the ...

A few days ago I wrote this post about electrolytes—what they are, why you need them, and in which foods you can find them. Here I wanted...

When I hear the word "electrolytes" my first mental images are of neon sports drinks, sweating athletes, laying in bed battling a fever, ...

Today was the first day of the season that I could still see my breath outside at 9AM—we are definitely deeply into Autumn here in Oregon...

In my last post, I addressed the most common deficiencies that vegans & vegetarians experience. There I listed the best foods for a well-...

Vegan and vegetarian diets are generally seen as healthy—and when done right, they certainly are. By removing animal products and replaci...

If you read my protein bar post, you now know that many of these convenient, energy-dense snacks contain some questionable ingredients. R...

Protein bars seem to be gaining in popularity; their space on grocery store shelves is growing noticeably and I see new brands introduced...

Here are thirty-one healthful recipes focused on the seasonal produce that October has to offer. 1. Healthy Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach an...

Yesterday morning marked a significant moment in the shifting of seasons—it was the first day this fall that I've had to wear my Very War...

As rates of heart disease around the world climb, it's more important than ever to practice preventative care for cardiovascular health. ...

Super simply: Eat more of these foods to help prevent or heal from heart disease. In no particular order: 1. Asparagus 2. Tuna 3. Lentils...

Heart conditions increasingly common among adults across the world; one in four deaths in the United States is related to heart disease. ...

Phytonutrients are colorful compounds in plant foods that have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, Alzhiemer's diseas...