From Chapter 27 of “Healthy Garden Healthy You” by Milo Shammas The three pillars of health have been known for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks described them best: proper rest, proper exercise and proper nutrition. We focus here on the nutritional…

From Chapter 28 of “Healthy Garden Healthy You” by Milo Shammas Gardening has grown more popular for two reasons: money and health. It makes good financial sense to grow your own food, and a growing number of unbiased scientific studies confirm the…

From Chapter 29 of “Healthy Garden Healthy You” by Milo Shammas Every plant we eat has hidden jewels. Nutritional scientists used to think we take in just a few vitamins and minerals when we eat fruits and vegetables. However, research…

From Chapter 30 of “Healthy Garden Healthy You” by Milo Shammas Prebiotics and High-Fiber Foods Prebiotics have received much attention in the media for good reasons. Prebiotics are non-digestible, high-fiber ingredients that prepare an environment for the beneficial probiotics in our intestine….

From Chapter 31 of “Healthy Garden Healthy You” by Milo Shammas I may have chlorophyll running through my veins, because I drink so much leafy green juice. Much of what I grow and cannot eat, I throw into a juicer….

From Chapter 4 of “Home Grown Food” by Milo Shammas Often the best advice is simple. Choose a wide variety of healthful foods grown in natural soil. Cook them as little as you need to make them appealing and digestible. Eat…

The healing power of herbs Mankind's history of using herbal medicines far predates modern medical doctors. For thousands of years, the use of herbs for healing was common practice. Asians were the best documenters of herbal medicine. Throughout history, populations…

There is a huge and growing interest in eating more of the foods that nourish and protect the mind, body, and soul. However, while many of us want to eat healthy, we don't always know the best way to go about…

What is vital for life? Your health. The future of your health is imminent. To live a long life full of joy and vitality, your lifestyle choices today determine the state of your health tomorrow. This is true, whether we…

You are what you eat Our politicians and leaders of the agribusiness and food industries assure us that the American food supply is the highest quality and the most nutritious in the world, that we Americans enjoy the greatest food choices,…