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"Vital Signs" Blog
Cultures throughout Mesoamerica historically relied on corn as a staple for tamales and tortillas, polenta, and grits. Corn has been cultivated for thousands of years, providing nourishment to millions, especially once early farmers learned to consume it with potash, which releases niacin, the essential B vitamin in corn.
VIDEO: Did you know that the word “recipe” has its origins in French and means “medical prescription”? This chicken soup fills the Rx: it’s full of the flavors, colors, and nutrients of Nature. Real food to nurture your body, mind, and spirit!
Here are a few of the medicinal qualities of chicken soup:
Despite the challenges we humans are facing, Mother Nature continues to produce an abundance of gorgeous herbs, fresh veggies and fruits. In my mind, this is more than food: this is our medicine! And no summer veggie says “vitality” quite like tomatoes. 🍅 Their tangy, bright red flesh is loaded with key antioxidants, like lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect the retina from the UV damage that causes cataracts and macular degeneration
