Enjoy the Health Benefits of Ginger Year-Round

I love ginger and enjoy its many health benefits year-round.  My friends and family laugh at my ginger “obsession.” I love ginger beer, ginger bread, ginger snaps, and ginger candy. In fact, there are probably five or six different types of ginger candy in my house right now.  Additionally, I have fresh ginger, ground ginger, … read more

Holiday Meal

5 Superfoods to Add to Your Holiday Menu

As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I wholeheartedly embrace the notion that “food is medicine.”  A diet that has a variety of foods from all the food groups contributes to overall health and well being and can help to fight diseases. But there are some foods that are just super heroes that show up and … read more

Ginger Tea

Knock That Cold Out With Caribbean Ginger Tea with Lemon and Honey

Head off the cold and flu season with my Caribbean version of ginger tea.  Ginger root (or simply ginger) is a staple in Caribbean kitchens. Ginger gets its unique flavor and smell from gingerol, the chemically active compound that contains numerous health benefits.  Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbical properties that will help to temporary relieve … read more