Mast-o-Mosir “Real Food as Medicine”

Mast-o-Mosir is an example of food as medicine of abundant proportion! Each ingredient carries therapeutic benefits so when combined and prepared fresh and eaten often Mast-o-Mosir can take healthy living to the next level. Fresh Garlic minced or chewed releases the bioactive compounds.  If you can find them super fresh with stems even better.  Easy…

Iranian Food

It has been a while since my last blog so I thought I might jot down some thoughts about my latest trip to Tehran, Iran. I thought you might be interested to hear about the food. Unfortunately, much of the news from the states is not favorable to Iran politically but I rarely hear or…

Farmers Market 2014

It is farmers market time again and the BEST season to buy local foods.  This is just an update of last years post with a few new suggestions.  They are all really “no brainers” but may be helpful to first timers. There is a skill to maneuvering through the tables, food stands, and carnival of…

Farmer’s Market Checklist

It is time to hit your local farmer’s market.  Shopping at the farmer’s market is the absolute best way to get your daily dose of antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and good fats! I recently visited the market and even though it is a good 15 miles from my house it was totally worth the time and…