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34 Herbs to use for Flavor and Nutrition

Posted on December 21, 2018 by nina | 0 Comments

34 Herbs to use for Flavor and Nutrition Allspice—Lowers blood pressure, menopause problems—Can irritate skin. Use with chocolate, curries, fruit pies, nuts, game, lamb, mulled cider, seafood, rice pilafs, pickled vegetables and fish Almond—Lowers blood pressure, Vit E for circulation, magnesium and folate, and fiber. Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes and high triglycerides. Use with green beans, chicken,…

Why might Keto be a good idea?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by nina | 0 Comments

What is a Ketogenic Diet and Why Should You be Interested? Is this way of eating/living sustainable? Essentially the keto diet works by “tricking” the body into thinking it is fasting, through a strict elimination of glucose that is found in carbohydrate foods. Today the ketogenic diet goes by several different names, including the “no-carb diet” or “very…

Good Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Posted on November 6, 2018 by nina | 0 Comments

Good Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Vitamin C for good immunity Vitamin C is a vitamin humans cannot manufacture. We get vitamin C only through a diet rich in fruits and veggies. Citrus fruits are of course the best source of vitamin C. Interestingly, most citrus fruits are harvested in warmer climates in the winter. Think Florida…

Keeping and Nourishing Your Eyes and Eyesight

Posted on August 3, 2018 by nina | 0 Comments

Some common eye conditions are: Macular degeneration–A common, painless eye condition in which the central portion of the retina deteriorates and does not function adequately. Some causes are: age, not enough veggies/fruits, high blood pressure. Glaucoma—Fluid pressure in the eye builds which damages the optic nerve. Causes are: diabetes, cataracts, and inflammation. Poor Night vision—cataracts and (need…

MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES (AND MARKET GRAIN WHILE THE TODDLER SLEEPS):

Posted on December 10, 2017 by nina | 0 Comments

This blog is about my daughter and her husband, in rural Wisconsin. They are Organic Farmers and are working to change the way farming is managed in America!! Enjoy the read. Oh yeah, that’s our darling grandson, Henry, taking the nap. By Halee Wepking, Meadowlark Organics and Bickford Organics Hello! Halee Wepking here, trying to do what I can to help…

Seasonal Eating: Why it’s healthy and why it makes sense!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by nina | 0 Comments

At first glance, eating seasonally and sustainably may seem simple—you eat foods that are “in season,” or being grown and harvested at the time of the year when you buy and cook them. That’s true, but there’s more to it than just being a trendy food movement. There are real benefits to eating foods that are available at their peak…

New Studies Say YES to the Mediterranean Diet!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by nina | 0 Comments

Abundant research continues to reveal the longevity benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. The real “secret” behind this way of eating/living is the abundance of polyphenols found in the diet and may be responsible for its ability to reduce mortality risk. Polyphenols are plant based compounds, abundant in micronutrients, which help lower risks of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and…

Staying Healthy on the Road

Posted on October 17, 2016 by nina | 0 Comments

Staying healthy on the Road What an adventure! One month, 25 states, (plus the District of Columbia and Ontario) 7000 miles, friends, family and beautiful country. In our travels across the country to the eastern seaboard my husband and I did not encounter too many good food choices. We were often in rural areas with no Whole Foods etc….

Adjusting to Life in New Mexico

Posted on July 28, 2016 by nina | 0 Comments

Things are going along nicely here in New Mexico. We have been here 2 months today! As you can imagine the sunrise/sunsets are pretty spectacular just about every day. This morning I found a good 7 mile loop on my bike with just enough hills to challenge but not kill me. Tom and I did a 5 K last weekend…

Optimal Magnesium Levels for Positive Aging

Posted on March 7, 2016 by nina | 0 Comments

Optimal Magnesium Levels for Positive Aging By Nina Beucler Rebstock Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor If we think of aging as a journey and not a fight, a privilege and not a sentence, the last decades of our lives are liberating! By giving our bodies what they need to function properly, we supply energy, nutrients, hydration and the foundation…