Masala chai is the proper name for a spiced tea drink from India that has become very popular in the West in recent years. Chai simply means tea in Hindi, and masala refers to a blend of spices. Chai is a caffeinated tea beverage, made with milk and usually sweetened with honey. The spices that ...
For the past four years I have been dealing with acid reflux, and have not been enjoying those morning cups of coffee like I used to. I’ve tried everything, even searching for hours online for a good low acid coffee, but could not come up with any that fit the bill and tasted good. Out ...
Chicory is a highly versatile herb, and can be utilized in many ways, such as in salads, as a tea, as a substitute for coffee, and for various medicinal purposes. Its natural sweetness also enables it to be used as a sugar substitute in some items. All this, when combined with the nutrition and health ...
Have you tried to find Postum lately? Did you ever drink this caffeine fee substitute for coffee? Plenty of people did. According to a recent article in The Christian Science Monitor called “Postum Drinkers No More” the product is being discontinued. Apparently, there isn’t a real substitute for Postum, a beverage made from roasted grains, ...
Dandelion (Taraxicum officinale) is one of the most widely recognized wild herbs. Nearly everyone is familiar with the sunny yellow flowers and delicate white puffballs of seeds known as dandelion clocks. Unfortunately, the medicinal value of dandelions is not so well known, and these beneficial plants are often sprayed with herbicides by people who want ...
Gallbladder problems can cause nothing but misery so let’s see if we can find someway of relieving the discomfort whilst understanding the problem. Firstly, your morning cup of coffee may increase your risk of developing or worsening gallbladder problems. Naturopaths will often suggest switching to herbal tea or a coffee substitute such as Raja’s Cup, ...
Okay, so I finally got my husband to try edible flowers in some of the salads I serve him made with ingredients picked from our organic garden. He was really thrilled when I told him I was writing an article on edible weeds. I have banished him from the kitchen so he can’t see what ...
The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common. If no one had ever seen a flower, even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world.” Anonymous The dandelion is a common sight across Asia, Europe and North America. Although it is presently regarded as a weed and ...
Classified as Valeriana officinalis, valerian is native to North America, Europe and Asia. Valerian is a tall perennial herb with hollow stems that bear white or reddish flowers. The name Valerian is from the Latin word valere, meaning ‘to be in health’. The root stock of valerian harbors many active compounds and many herbalists believe ...
