Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’

The Okinawan Sweet Potato

The Okinawan sweet potato was one of the few things that I missed out on when we visited Okinawa. There, purple sweet potatoes are a part of the culture in the cooler months of autumn and winter. Small trucks with ovens on the back go around selling fresh roasted sweet potatoes. I hear they are…

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Health through Balance

By Jenifer Tull-Gauger We can focus on all the germs that are going around in the world.  Or we can take positive actions to improve our overall health.  With support, our immune systems can combat things we may not be able to avoid. When I think of healthy, I think of the Okinawan elders.  These…

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