This is a comforting, immunity-boosting soup. Try to use shiitakes if you can as these medicial mushrooms contain a polysaccharide called lentinan that boosts the immune system and supports the body’s natural abilities to resist infection. 1/3 cup dried mushrooms like porcini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound mushrooms (shiitake, maitake or a mixture) 1/2 cup farro (or pearled barley, or spelt) r

Eat. More. Greens. Dark, leafy greens such as kale, collard greens, spinach and chard are among the most affordable, nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They possess powerful antioxidant vitamins A and C that ameliorate disease-causing free radicals, vitamins B2, B3, B6, folate and choline, and a host of minerals. They are particularly plentiful in carotenes called lutein and zeaxanthin that protect eyes against age related macular degeneration (ARMD). This miracle food is a

Seeds may be small in size, but they provide a wallop in health-promoting nutrients. Best of all you need only eat a 2 tablespoon serving to reap their benefits. Here are some favorites and delicious ways to include them in your diet. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium and provide minerals copper & zinc that the body needs to make superoxide dismutase (SOD)—a hero in combatting inflammation and disease. Add with scallions when cooking brown rice, combine in stir-

If your diet includes conventional packaged foods made from corn, soy, wheat or sugar (think cereals, breads, cookies, etc.) you are likely ingesting a heavy dose of toxic chemicals that could be affecting your neurological health. Mounting evidence shows that the herbicide glyphosate or “Roundup" is linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as chronic gut dysbiosis. The latter is particularly important because we now know that an imbalanc