Welcome back to the next installment of the nutrients of the rainbow series. In the first blog, we learned why plants adapted to have bright colors, how hue angles are …
Nutrients of the Rainbow – Red
You may have heard the advice to eat foods of all the colors of the rainbow, but what nutrients are responsible for the pigments and the benefits of brightly colored …
Garlic: An Exploration of Allicin and Antioxidant Activity
Allicin is one of the active chemicals found in plants of the Allium family. Garlic is by far the most concentrated source of this valuable nutrient, with lesser quantities found …
Cancer-Protective Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Maple Brown Butter
If the title of this recipe alone doesn’t make your mouth water, skim on down to the instructions and prepare to swoon. If you’re like me, you’ve grown accustomed to …
Can Blueberries Make You Happy?
Summer is in full swing, and the berries are ripe. Sitting back with a bowlful of fresh berries on a warm summer day is one of life’s sweet pleasures. Just …
