Is Quinoa a better source of food than processed grains like white rice, white pasta and white starches? Continue reading →

What we know as honey is a natural food produced by bees as food for their larvae and their queen. Bees gather nectar from flowers in the field and when they come into the nest, and they produce the honey from their own bodies.

They make honey combs, which are like wafer-thin crackers that are full of nutrients. The honeycombs mimic small shelves with cubby holes and each cubby hole works like a crib for each baby bee. As the baby bees grow and develop, they eat the honey comb and the honey. To baby bees, honey is the equivalent of human breast milk, which is a human baby’s first food.

One amazing fact about honey aside from its accessibility to humans and even to grizzly bears is that it has been used by humans since the time of recorded history. Honey has been found in the tombs of the Egyptians pharaohs and they have not spoiled.

Here lies the great nutritional benefit of honey – it does not spoil and it actively resists microbial contamination and spoilage. Continue reading →

When people think of beans they might think of hearty meals like soups, and casseroles. While beans are included in these delicious dishes, they are more than just a tasty treat. Beans have been a food staple for many cultures across the world throughout history. Continue reading →