Recipe excerpted from The Herbalist's Healing Kitchen by Devon Young. from Page Street Publishing Co., 2019. We saw this Fermented Cranberry Salsa recipe online (written by Devon Young) and had to check it out. It's an herbalist-favorite fermented cranberry salsa for gut health. As the article points out, cranberries are a classic example of food… Continue reading Fermented Cranberry Salsa
Category: Superfoods
Mermaid Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
The people of Okinawa, Japan have traditionally enjoyed one of the highest life expectancies in the world. In their summary of “Everything You Need to Know About Sweet Potatoes,” Food Revolution Network reports that, “one of those secrets, it turns out, is lots and lots of sweet potatoes. The traditional Okinawan diet consists of minimal… Continue reading Mermaid Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
4 Ways to Add More Fruit & Vegetables to Your Diet
Fruit and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. They are low in calories and nutrient dense. By focusing on eating the recommended daily amount of at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables and it will naturally fill you up and help you cut back on unhealthy foods. A serving is half… Continue reading 4 Ways to Add More Fruit & Vegetables to Your Diet
18 Surprising & Impressive Benefits of Seaweed
Seaweed is considered the "superfood" of all superfoods and there are so many reasons why. We happen to read a lot about seaweed, and study its value and benefits. Beyond being good for you personally, it's also good for the environment. Here are 18 reasons (and there are more) we've collected on why Seaweed is… Continue reading 18 Surprising & Impressive Benefits of Seaweed
The Many Benefits of Lemonade
Ahhh, summer…home-grown tomatoes, corn-on-the-cob and fresh lemonade. From a cold glass of lemonade at a cook-out, to a quick cup from your friendly neighborhood lemonade stand, this drink has been satisfying both young and old in a variety of settings for years, with summer serving as its most popular time to consume to quench your… Continue reading The Many Benefits of Lemonade
Our Manifesto
We wanted to share a new video/slide show with you that we'll be using at exhibits, festivals, events, etc., to let people know what Midwest Mermaid Muse is all about. It's very soft and simple, with beautiful enchanting music ("Florestas Submersas"/ Rodrigo Leão) playing during the show. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/e2B831yF2so
Dancing in the Fairy Ring: Mushrooms Misunderstood
Note: “Merman” Jay Fickess continues the series we started about "Food as Medicine," focusing on the incredible mushroom. In our post "Food As Medicine," I wrote about why we eat the foods we do and the choices we make in light of the perspective that food provides nutrients that either help or hinder the functioning… Continue reading Dancing in the Fairy Ring: Mushrooms Misunderstood
All About Ghee
I was talking with the person who helps with our marketing and mentioned that she should use coconut oil or ghee in a certain recipe. She looked a bit confused and asked, what is ghee? Talk about me taking things for granted. This is a smart lady who cooks a lot, her brother was a… Continue reading All About Ghee
Gently Boost Your Energy/Brain
A team of researchers in a GMP-certified laboratory in New York has identified 5 compounds that can naturally restore optimal levels of acetylcholine. This is the little known chemical (lack thereof) that causes memory decline. The compounds are Alpha GPC, Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, and Ginkgo Biloba. Better yet, clinically-backed by scientific… Continue reading Gently Boost Your Energy/Brain
Eat Your Way to Fabulous Skin
Yes, it is true. You can eat your way to gorgeous skin. Bite by bite you can help or hurt your skin. You have already heard that eating lots of dark green leafy greens, dark chocolate and so forth can help your insides. However, do you know what eating a few foods can impact both… Continue reading Eat Your Way to Fabulous Skin
