Articles Written by Lyn Jullien...

Vitamin D – The Sunshine Nutrient

Vitamin D is frequently in the news lately. From babies receiving Vitamin D supplements to it being linked to many diseases including diabetes and osteoporosis. Everyone knows that Vitamin D is absorbed from the sun, but how, and why is … read more »

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Terrific Turmeric

What it Turmeric? Have you ever had yellow rice? Yellow Curry? Mustard? Even Chili? Turmeric is used in all of these dishes! It’s a yellow spice with a mild flavor, and it has some wonderful therapeutic properties. Turmeric is a … read more »

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Quinoa – The Queen Of Grains

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations has declared 2013 to be the year of Quinoa. The focus on Quinoa is due to its dense nutrient content, giving it a role to play in the fight against hunger … read more »

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Super Fun With Seaweed

Seaweed is a form of algae and grows in freshwater and seawater. For the preparation of food, most freshwater varieties are usually toxic, so seawater algae are utilized. While seaweed is a high nutrient food, it also presents some challenges … read more »

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Good Vibrations In The Kitchen

Have you ever thought about how the preparation of food can affect the energy that the food imparts during a meal? Think about the emotion poured into the cooking in the movie “Like Water for Chocolate”, but on a smaller, … read more »

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Calcium – Not Just For Bones

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and it contributes not only to bone strength, but also to nerve and muscle function.  Calcium and magnesium together are particularly important in regulating heart and muscle contraction. Most of the … read more »

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