Saturday, September 11, 2010

3 Simple Ways To Celebrate Organic Harvest Month

September is National Organic Harvest Month as implemented by Organic Trade Association (OTA) to promote organic food and agriculture through regional and local events. It is also the time of the year ideal for consumers and retailers to celebrate the abundance of the organic harvest.

Different kinds of events and celebrations are organized  all throughout North America to highlight organic agriculture and the growing organic products industry. Everyone is called to participate, but if you can't find any event anywhere near your area, there are other ways that you can do to support the cause.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wheatgrass Juice For Wellness

My husband and I went grocery shopping a few days ago and we passed by a booth that sells wheatgrass juice. I've heard about it before and all the good things that it can do for the body, so we decided to give it a try. Each of us had a 12 oz. wheatgrass shot with honey and I'd say, it didn't taste so bad. Although many say it tastes like grass that you chewed when you were young, to me it tasted pretty much like tea.

Anyway, here are the different nutrients and health benefits you can get from drinking wheatgrass juice.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Other Sources Of Omega-3 (That Is Not Fishy)

Omega-3 fatty acid, a nutritional element that can reduce blood pressure and help prevent heart disease, is present in all fishes and even more concentrated in some varieties such as mackerel, salmon, sardines and herring.

But what if you can't stand the smell and taste of fish?