Electrolytes for Energy and Endurance

Just as a battery needs a charge to run a machine, muscles need an electrical charge to make our machines run. This surge is produced by electrolytes, special minerals that create polarity for the cells. When electrolytes are depleted, the body may feel like it’s running on half-power: muscles will respond sluggishly, and an overall [...]

Seared Steak with Red Wine Reduction — VIDEO!

Searing is a method of cooking where just the surface layers of the food are cooked, leaving the center rare to medium rare. Nutritionally speaking, this keep vitamins, healthy fats and the protein itself intact to insure you are getting the right nutrients with your meal. Video – Seared Steak Sign up for Alison’s Natural [...]

Healthy Kids – Farm to School Program

I thought I’d post this blog, after hearing yesterday about the recall of 143 million pounds of beef from the California slaughterhouse being investigated for animal abuse. Cows too sick to walk were filmed being shoveled up with fork lifts and dragged across floors with metal chains. Sad to say it, but I believe that [...]

Olive Oil — In Season

Olive oil should be consumed all year round, but winter is the best time to savor its freshly crushed, robust flavors. Sign up for Alison’s Natural Cooking eLetter – articles, recipes and inspiration once a month… FREE! The stronger the bite, the better. The compound called oleocanthal that gives olive oil its distinctive throaty sting [...]

Shopping Cart Makeovers

Even “natural” foods shoppers need a shopping cart makeover. With so many packaged, refined and processed items, it’s hard to get out of any natual foods market with a cart of healthy, life-sustaining food. Even one false move in the bulk aisle can leave me wounded. As much as I wish it were true, sugar-laced [...]

VIDEO! Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon Video Recipe: Smoked Wild Salmon on the Stove-Top Smoker Yield: 2-4 servings This recipe was featured in the March issue of Natural Solutions Magazine. Check out my article all about sustainable seafood, wild vs. farmed fish, health benefits and how to be a conscious seafood consumer. What fish lover doesn’t love smoked salmon? [...]

Kid’s Health — The Rotating Breakfast

One of the biggest dietary problems I see for kids (and adults) in the modern world is the addiction to refined breakfasts: boxed cereal, pancakes, rolled oats, toast, even “health bars”. Yes… they’re easy, they’re quick, there’s no clean up and they give a quick boost in energy. But what about an hour or two [...]

For Your Inflammation

If you suffer from lupus, Chrone’s Disease, MS or any chronic inflammatory disease, you’re already acutely aware of how inflammation can cause long term damage to the body. But Inflammation is a natural process that affects everyone: It’s the body’s first and foremost defense against infection, injuries and toxicity. Without it, we’re doomed. It only [...]

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