Sweet potatoes are root vegetables and are not actually potatoes at all (they are not yams either). These “tubers” have a classic sweet taste which many of us, especially in the United States have come to associate with marshmallows and Thanksgiving Day. However if that is the only day of the year you eat this…
Digestive woes? Feeling bloated from last night’s dinner overindulgence? When I find myself in this situation I reach for three key ingredients: Ginger Mint Fennel These herbs help to settle digestive upsets and bloating. You can use them in a couple of different ways depending on your time and desire. For herbal tea, steep them…
It’s fun to read astrology predictions at the beginning of a new year. Whether you believe in it or not, some of the advice can be worthwhile. I found this article, Energies of 2009, by Sarah Biermann which mentioned the digestive system. She says that the planet Saturn in the sign of Virgo this year…