by Lisa Amerine, ND | Sep 15, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Be Spinach Strong Popeye the Sailor Man is a character developed in 1929 by Elzie Crisler Segar. Popeye was famous for eating spinach and becoming super strong whenever he ate a can of it. But, the humble roots of spinach began long before Popeye pushed it into the... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Aug 21, 2023 | Food, Recipes
Cherry Almond Protein Shake Recipe This wonderful cherry almond protein shake recipe can be made with sweet or tart cherries, though I prefer the tart ones! With a bit of banana, almond butter, and a handful of spinach this vegan recipe is a must have for a quick... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Aug 16, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Grow Your Brain With Lion’s Mane Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as Hedgehog Mushroom, has a long history of medicinal value in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Native to East Asian countries, it has a white-colored fruiting body... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jul 17, 2023 | Food
Plantains – When a Banana is Not a Banana Though similar to a banana, plantains are not as sweet and should be cooked before consumption. Grown in tropical regions, plantains (Musa paradisiaca) are ranked as the 10th most important staple food in the world. What... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jul 6, 2023 | Health, Nutrition
Electrolytes – Are They In You? Most of us grew up knowing that roughly 60-70% of our body is made of water. You’ve been told to drink water when it’s hot or when you exercise. Suddenly, you learn that water alone isn’t enough. Fancy...
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