Monthly Archives: December 2018

Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds – Amazing Health Benefits

Commonly viewed as a vegetable, pumpkin is scientifically a fruit, as it contains seeds. Nutritionally it is more similar to vegetables than fruits. Pumpkin has a range of fantastic health benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene. Eye Health:  Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant. It also gives orange vegetables and fruits their… Read More

Winter Vegetable Soup

Warm up on a chilly day with this hearty vegetable soup. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 celery stalks cut into pieces 1/2″ pieces 4 leeks (white and pale-green parts only cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1″ pieces (may substitute with onion) 3 carrots, cut into cubes 2 garlic cloves (crushed) Red pepper… Read More