Broccoli: Reasons to include it in your diet, cooking tips, and recipes

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Feb 10, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

5 reasons why you should include broccoli (organic, if possible) in your diet:1. It's high in vitamins A, K and C2. It's a rich source of kaempferol (a flavonoid)3. It has anti-inflammatory benefits4. It can enhance detoxification5. It's a good source of...

Recipe: Easy, homemade, whole wheat pita chips

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Nov 15, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Potato chips are one of my weaknesses—I can hardly resist a bag of salty, crunchy chips. Recently, though, I read an article that made me think twice about snacking on chips. "When potato products are fried in oil at high temperatures, they produce a chemical...

Recipe: Gluten-Free Granola

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Sep 20, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Original recipe found here and modified to make gluten-free and sugar free. Shopping List:3 cups gluten-free oats (Bob's Red Mill is my fave)1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup raw honey1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1/3 cup whole almonds 1/2 cup...

Recipe: How to make your own nut butter

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Aug 16, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

My husband is on a very strict diet of protein, vegetables, and ezekial bread. Do you think my meal planning might be a little challenging when it comes to variety? Absolutely. It can also get expensive.Luke loves to snack on almonds, cashews and pistachios. He also...

Recipe: Roasted pumpkin seeds

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Aug 5, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Roasted pumpkin seeds are delicious, easy to make, and cheap! You can buy organic, raw pumpkin seeds at Kroger (if they have a health food bulk section), for a couple of bucks per pound. My favorite thing about this snack is that it tastes like popcorn and is a much...