HN4U Blog
Let’s Hear it for Lemons
Published February 20th, 2018
by Tammera Karr, PhD
One late night, I traveled back in time with “Food Fights – Culture and War” by Tom Nealon. It is always exciting to read some little tidbit of history that gives you an ahhaa moment. That is the case with lemons and citrus, utilized heavily in Mediterranean diets.
I came upon [...]
Oregon Grape – valuable plant to have around
Published February 19th, 2018
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
For those who live in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the mountainous areas, we are familiar with the holly-like shrub with yellow blossoms and purple berries clusters – Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) or also known as mountain grape, and holly-leaved barberry. As the name might indicate, it is also the [...]
A BRIEF INTERMISSION OF THE HOLIDAYS
Published January 6th, 2018
While we have been preoccupied with Christmas, New Year, Haunnaka and other holidays of the season, the government agencies have been busy wrapping up not so nice presents for Americans. As always this is the time of year no one is paying attention to what sneaky moves regulatory agencies are making.
I rely on the [...]
Healthcare Freedom verse Special Interest Clubs
Published May 23rd, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Late Sunday night I received an email that announced an Oregon Legislation Policy that impacts your Healthcare Freedom of Choice. Am I an alarmist? When it comes to restrictive dietary wording laws in any state, I would have to counter with no. Over the last five years, we have [...]
Chocolate – more than Candy
Published March 12th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Millions of people worldwide love chocolate in all its many forms. This food of the “gods” comes from the cacao trees. The most common variety of cocoa comes from the Forastero making up 90% of the world crop. The rarest variety Criollo is sought after by artisan chocolate makers.
The [...]
Old Fashioned Broth for Health Makes a BIG Comeback
Published March 5th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Many long-time readers of this column know I collect old cookbooks. My oldest cookbook is European and American Cuisine by Gesine Lemcke from 1895. On the title page is the following statement – “Beauty, Health, and Happiness depend upon the kind of food we eat.” This sentiment changed profoundly by [...]
Over the Counter Pain Medications – dangerous effects on more then the liver
Published February 19th, 2017
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
Open a medicine cabinet, first aid kit or a car glove box, and likely acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol ™), a pain reliever and fever reducer, will be there. It might be a store brand in a pill, gelcap, or liquid. Acetaminophen is found in a startling number of over-the-counter (OTC) [...]
Holistic Nutrition News
Published January 31st, 2017
Edition 20 -Vol1 2017
What are Lectins and are they bad for me?
What are “lectins” and why should you pay attention to them? Lectins are a protein that can bind to cell membranes. Lectins offer a way for molecules especially sugars, to stick together without getting the immune system involved, which can [...]
Eat Your Nuts
Published December 31st, 2016
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
One of my favorite nuts is pecans for baking and cooking. They are softer and do not cause canker sores in the mouth like walnuts can. The buttery rich flavor of pecans makes them one of the most popular nuts native to American. They are rich in nutrients, minerals, and [...]
It is beginning to smell a lot like Christmas
Published December 24th, 2016
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD
One of the magical things about this time of year are the smells – cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, ginger, fruit fillings and festive colors swirled around on cookies. Many of these powerful aromas stimulate memories and affect brain chemistry in positive ways.
All of these spices that add to [...]