Archive for June, 2009

Pumpkins are not just for Halloween

June 9, 2009
By sonia
Pumpkins are not just for Halloween

Sonia Jones ND from the Haven Spa and Alternative Health Clinic, Boquete Most people think of Halloween when they hear the word pumpkin. If this is the only time you buy a pumpkin, you are missing out on a very nutritious food. The Native Americans used the pumpkin as both a food and a...
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Pears

By sonia

Nutrients Vitamin C, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphoros, potassium, zinc and plenty of pectin. The humble pear is one of the most...
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Rice

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Rice (gluten-free) is a staple for more than half the world’s population. Did you know? That white rice has such a...
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Spelt grain

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Spelt (contains some gluten) is a relative of wheat. It originated in Southeast Asia and was brought to the Middle East more than 5,000...
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Kamut

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Kamut (contains some gluten) is an ancient form of durum-related wheat. It flourished in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. Grown until the Second...
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Quinoa

By sonia

Quinoa (gluten-free) is a cousin of amaranth and has some of the same amazing qualities. One of the staples of the Incas and was...
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