by Lisa Amerine, ND | Jan 19, 2024 | Natural Health
Benefits of Green Coffee Beans Green coffee beans are simply unroasted coffee beans, meaning they are completely raw. They contain a compound called chlorogenic acids (CGA) which are easily digestible in humans. These acids are mostly destroyed during the coffee... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Dec 12, 2023 | Nutrition
Thyme for Health! A common kitchen herb, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal reasons. Nowadays, it is also used in the commercial industry for perfumes, food flavorings, mouthwashes, pharmaceutical products, etc. A perennial,... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Nov 8, 2023 | Nutrition
Process your Sweets with Fenugreek Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) originated in the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, and Western Asia regions of the world. Its Latin name trigonella is due to the triangular-shaped flowers. Fenugreek is a semi-arid plant that is... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | May 19, 2023 | Nutrition
Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa is an annual bushy plant that is generally grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Fresh or dried calyces are what is commonly used for medicinal purposes though the stems, leaves, and seeds can also be used for many other purposes.... 
by Lisa Amerine, ND | Dec 12, 2022 | Nutrition
Dill Weed: More than Just a Spice Most people are familiar with dill weed as a dried or fresh spice used in cooking that adds a mild peppery flavor to pickled foods, sauces, stews, grilled meat or fish, potatoes, rice, and pasta dishes. What you may not know is that...