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A guest blog post by holistic writer Andrea Lewis.  Consult with your doctor before making any medical or health decisions. The great thing about squash, besides its varieties, versatility and delicious flavor, is its nutritional content. Nutrients are what make a food healthful, and squash, regardless of variety, has plenty. The most important squash nutrients are vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Most squash varietals contain plenty of these three in a 1-cup serving, and they are all essential nutrients. Essential nutrients cannot be manufactured by our bodies. The Importance of Squash NutrientsVitamin A (Beta Carotene) is essential to eye health....

A guest blog post by holistic writer Andrea Lewis.  Consult with your doctor before making any medical or health decisions. Quercetin is a crystalline pigment phytochemical/flavonol, found abundantly in whole foods. Quercetin has been studied and utilized for its healing and beautifying benefits for more than a decade now. And quercetin supplements are used to reduce allergic responses and/or boost immunity. Following are some of quercetin's most noted health benefits. Top 5 Quercetin Benefits1. Effective antioxidant2. Prevents the proliferation of mutated cells3. Lowers cholesterol levels4. Reduces blood pressure5. Fights artherosclerosisQuercetin is considered a powerful antioxidant. Multiple studies have demonstrated quercetin's extraordinary...

The more I hear about turmeric, the more I know I should eat it everyday. It's great for everything! And while you might think it sounds weird to add turmeric to a fruit smoothie, it's actually delicious; the flavour is mild but enhances the rest of smoothie. Try it! 3 peeled, frozen bananas 1 cup blueberries 2 peeled tangelos  1 teaspoon chunk fresh turmeric (or use 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder) 2-3 cups almond milk or water, as needed Blend everything until smooth, adding liquid as needed. 

A guest blog post by holistic writer Andrea Lewis.  Consult with your doctor before making any medical or health decisions. Beet roots and their greens are more than just tasty additions to soups and salads, they are highly nutritious. Just one cup of sliced, raw beet roots contain the following nutrients: Folate (folic acid) – 37% RDA (recommended daily allowance) Manganese – 22% RDA Potassium – 13% RDA Vitamin C – 11% RDA Magnesium – 8% RDA Beet greens are just as nutrient rich, and they contain more of some nutrients than beet roots: Vitamin K – 190% RDAVitamin A (beta-carotene)...

There's a lot of debate about the nature of "detox" and if it's a real thing or not. I'm not a registered dietician or doctor or anything, so I cannot say much on the topic. What I DO know is this: all the ingredients in this smoothie are really good at keeping your body humming happy, and some have been shown to help get rid of toxins in the system. So whether or not it's truly a detoxifying smoothie, it's really good for ya.  1 cup parsley 1 apple 1 cup cucumber 4 frozen bananas 1 teaspoon chunk fresh ginger...