The Power of Potassium

  Potassium is a major mineral and critical electrolyte that is abundantly present in seawater (and sea salt) and soil. Potassium contains a positive electrical charge and works closely with chloride in regulating blood pressure and PH balance. Potassium is necessary for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally. Potassium allows our muscles to move, our nerves to fire, and our kidneys to filter blood. The...

Yummy Meatball Recipe

I made a version of “Mainstay Meatballs” from the “Cooking to Cure” book and they came out so yummy that I just had to share. There are so many ways to play with this recipe – I hope you love these versions and create new ones that you love as much!

Growing Your Own Mental Health Food

  Springtime means many things but to a gardener, it means, “time to get the garden ready!” There is nothing more wholesome and full of beneficial nutrients than homegrown food. There is also a great deal of gratification in being involved in the planting, growing, harvesting, and preparation of fresh food. So many people are missing out on this experience because we’ve gotten too busy or have just become reliant on...

Mocha Mousse

This dessert tastes like a major indulgence and is an excellent source of fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. You will want to use medjool dates because they are bigger and softer than other types and will blend smoother without leaving little bits in the mousse.

Nutrition and Postpartum Depression

  It is well documented that some women suffer depression after giving birth. Until recently it was not well known how prevalent this condition is. The largest study to date shows that as many as 1 in every 7 women suffers postpartum depression. And the study, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, found that 22% continued to experience postpartum depression for a year after delivery. Symptoms of postpartum...

Boost your Brain with B-6

  Vitamin B-6 is required for the brain to produce serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and GABA and for myelin formation. It is also necessary for the proper maintenance of red blood cell metabolism, the nervous system, and the immune system. Deficiencies can cause dermatitis (skin inflammation), depression, confusion, cognitive dysfunction, convulsions, and increased risk of heart attack. A deficiency in vitamin B-6...