Red Cabbage

Did you know that cabbage leaves have natural antiseptic properties and can be applied directly to wound and bruises to help relieve pain and healing? 

• Red cabbage is higher in immunity boosting carotenes than other cabbages. 
• Red cabbage is also higher in vitamin C than pale varieties and is a good source of minerals including calcium and selenium.

Sprinkle red cabbage with lemon juice to prevent it from turning gray. Once cut, red cabbage should be used within one to two days. When cooking, steaming preserves the maximum nutrients, so try not to overcook.

Salt Cravings

Did you know that cravings for salty foods often indicate mineral deficiency? All salt originates in the sea, and natural sea salt contains 60 different trace minerals (my favorites are Himalayan Pink or Celtic Sea Salt). If you have salty cravings, try eating a wide variety of vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, which are very high in minerals. These foods often satisfy the craving for salty foods, which is really a desire for more nutrition.

Fermented Foods

Enzymes found in fermented foods helps the gut to have a healthy intestinal tract that will absorb needed vitamins and minerals more readily. Fermented foods include kombucha, sauerkraut, cultured vegetables, tempeh, kefir, miso, etc.