FOODS AS MEDICINE

Native to regions in Africa, South Asia, Central America and Hawaii, Moringa Oleifera is considered a Super Food. In Amharic (national language of Ethiopia), moringa is known as "Shi ferahew" or "Feared by a thousand". It is full of vitamins & minerals as well as antioxidants. Mix it in smoothies or sprinkle into dishes as added spice to get your daily serving. 

Read more about Moringa in Phytotherapy Research Journal here.

Sea moss is just now gaining popularity but has been around for a while. Dr. Sebi, the famous herbalist healer, talked about the benefits of sea moss. Wildcrafted Irish sea moss from the Caribbean such as St. Lucia is some of the most nutrient dense foods out there packing a punch every tablespoon.

Read more about the health benefits of sea moss on the Cleveland Clinic website.

The gut is sometimes referred to as "The second brain". This is because many of the body's functions are influenced by the health and well-being of our digestive health (read more about this connection in the About section). Although probiotics do provide a good source of the "good bacteria", fermented foods such as kimchi and sauerkraut and kefir help balance the gut naturally.

Read more about fermented foods on the National Institute of Health (NIH) website for National Library of Medicine.

Garlic is not just a favorite aromatic for  home and professional chefs alike, garlic is an anti-inflammatory that supports heart health. Crushing garlic and letting it stay exposed to air for several minutes releases allicin, a powerful component that has anti-cancer properties, lowers blood pressure as well.

Read more about the nutritional benefits of Garlic on the Cleveland Clinic's Health Essentials website. Read more about the powerful force of Allicin on the https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6073756/.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is an ancient elixer for nutrition and beauty and certainly is not a new food craze. ACV is linked to improved gut health as it is considered a probiotic food. 

Read more about the nutritional benefits as well as the myths of Apple Cider Vinegar on the University of Chicago's Health & Wellness page.

Sprouts, especially broccoli sprouts, are a nutritional powerhouse. Consuming even small amounts of these sprouts can surpass the nutritional benefits of eating the whole vegetable. From anti-cancer properties to supporting brain and heart health read more about the benefits of broccoli sprouts in Healthline. 

Read more about the nutritional benefits of sprouts  in the Journal of Food Biochemistry.