the natural goodness of ginger

ginger has been used for thousands of years in chinese medicine to treat stomach disorders like persistent nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, loss of appetite or anorexia.  but it also treats mild lung disorders, like upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis or a simple cold and cough.  it reduces toxicity which means it is anti-bacterial, and explains why ginger is always served with sushi – to battle the bacteria in the raw... Read More

what is an antioxidant anyway?

even as someone with considerable knowledge of nutrition and a degree in biology, it wasn’t immediately obvious to me just what an antioxidant was or why i was being told to dose up on them so heavily.  but after brushing up on my organic chemistry, i’ve compiled this simple little guide of everything you need to know about antioxidants. Read More  Read More

5 reasons to go raw, and 5 not to

i have worked at two juice bars here in LA and think i’ve gotten a pretty good taste of the raw food experience.  i’ve sampled and prepared many raw creations, learned about the health benefits and most importantly, met a lot of people that have plenty of experience with raw food. personally, a completely raw diet isn’t for me, but i do enjoy raw food as a good portion of what i eat.  i prefer having the option to eat delicious... Read More