Cultivating a Garden in Spring Takes Patience for Vibrant Blossoms and Leaves

 Plant some green air

News | May 27, 2025

Cal Orey  Tahoe Daily Tribune

Twenty-five years back, upon establishing roots in South Shore, I initiated a deliberate intervention: cultivating a dedicated green space, a personal plant collection. As time progressed, this botanical foothold grew claiming territory on the deck with potted specimens–maples, aspens, even lavender. The outcome wasn’t merely aesthetic; I uncovered a truth: actively engaging greenery wasn’t just nurturing plants…This connection to nature is an observation that gardening can do so much more!

Did you know plants can absorb toxic compounds and provide improve air quality? Being in the presence of plants and trees has been linked to reduced stress levels, lower blood pressure, and decreased heart rate. And nurturing plants and trees can be good medicine for you, especially during summer when windows might be closed due to heat or allergens. Take a look at the power of green air…

Top 5 Plants/Trees…Mind/Body Perks

1. Aspen-Outdoor Deck: Aspen trees are native to the Tahoe region and are suited to the climate. Young trees can be kept in large pots. Watching its vibrant green leaves in summer, golden-yellow foliage in fall, provides a link to seasonal changes and the rhythm of the natural world, fostering a sense of place and grounding.

2. Maple-Outdoor Deck: These native species, like Aspen, grow well on the deck and in large pot. Maples boast super colors. The visual pleasure of the tree’s structure, the changing colors of its leaves through the season, can provide a sense of calm, and enhance mood.

3. Snake Plant-Indoor: A popular and hardy houseplant (I’ve had one for years) does well in our homes with lower light and dry air. Studies by NASA show they can remove toxins from the air, which can lower anxiety related to indoor air quality and support respiratory health.

4. Lavender-Outdoors: Lavender are resilient for Tahoe’s climate and can grow in containers on a deck. The scent released from the plant, when warmed by the sun, can have an effect on relaxation. Having a lavender plant (or several!) on the deck, provides stress reduction via aromatherapy.

5. Spider Plant-Indoor: A popular and easy-to-grow houseplant known for its “spiderettes” or “baby” plantets are good for the mind/body, too. Research suggests that the presence of plants in a workspace can help with mind fatigue. Having a spider plant indoors may also contribute to aiding in concentration and focus during tasks.

The golden rule of green thumb at Tahoe is, after Memorial Day it’s time to get busy with your plants and trees for their versatile qualities and positive effects on your well-being.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, nutrition, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series, and Courage with Paws: The Heart of a Siamese Cat, (Book 2) Time-Traveling Tabby, and co-author of a sci-fi duology–The Ghost Ships. Her bestselling book The Healing Powers of Honey, 2nd ed. will launch August 2026; The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 3rd ed. is in production. She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is http://www.calorey.com

Want to Know When the Next Quake is Coming? Ask Your Cat!

 By Cal Orey

Time-Traveling Tabby: Paws, Claws, and Quantum Laws: Feline Odyssey Through Dimensions! (Available on Amazon and B&N) In a world where seismic and cosmic events reshape the Earth and alter the fabric of time, an underappreciated cat becomes an unexpected bridge between past and present. As its new owner and cat experience the complexities of time travel, the feline’s heightened senses alert her to impending Earth changes that could redefine their existence. Together they forge a bond, revealing tales of feline companionship while facing the mysteries of the Universe…

In the short story Time-Traveling Tabby: A Journey Through Whiskers and Time, [click and watch TRAILER!]  a scribe navigates a complex time-based landscape, and her newly adopted cat becomes a conduit to the past, revealing tales of feline companions from bygone eras. With its keen senses, the cat alerts its owner to an impending celestial event, forging a bond between them that transcends time and space. As the feline peeks into a future time loop in 2032 (impacts of climate change and extreme weather events), it must trust its instincts in order to confirm a calm future. [PAWS ACROSS TIME: ORACLE VISIONARY MARCH 2025, PAGES 18-19--Oracle Visionary | Oracle Visionary March 2025 | MagCloud]  

The tale revolves around a young orange tabby cat adopted by a seasoned prose weaver who takes “Gatsby” on a journey through time, visiting the 70s, 80s, 90s, and the 21st century, and eventually, the future. The feline narrator tells the saga of adventures, which are deeply connected to his owner’s past experiences and the stories she shares with him about her previous cats. As the cat listens to these feline tales, he feels a strong desire to prove himself and fill the paws of the scribes’ past adopted cats who endured Earth changes through decades in the U.S.

The Cat’s Journey and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Elements

As Gatsby time travels with his owner, he develops a keen intuition that allows him to sense an imminent earthquake, which he warns his owner about by scratching at the closet door for two days before the BIG event changes his life. The act of courage and loyalty wins over his owner’s heart, and she begins to appreciate the great Sir Gatsby’s wonderful listening skills and the special bond they share. The cat’s ability to sense the earthquake and his journey through time with his owner are the key sci-fi elements in the story, showcasing his uncanny powers and the unique connection he has with his owner. The cat’s experiences and the stories this owner tells him about her past felines who survived earth changing events, creates a rich and immersive narrative that explores the themes of time travel, intuition, and the human-animal bond. 

Take a peek at an excerpt from the Time-Traveling Tabby:

THE SHAKE-UP - Time's Tectonic Shift

Then, BAM! seismic waves shook my senses for two days…

The sensitive woman noticed my odd scratching the closet door;

I saw flocks of birds fly away from rumbling to come,

An earthquake imminent; shaking and rolling floor—and MORE!

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Themes

The story is heartwarming and thought-provoking exploration of the sci-fi fantasy genre, with a unique twist of having a feline narrator who travels through time and experiences the world in a way that is both familiar and strange. The cat’s journey and his owner’s stories about her past cats create a sense of nostalgia and high-tech wonder, highlighting the idea that animals can possess a deep understanding of the world and the people around them. The story’s use of time travel and the cat’s intuitive abilities adds a layer of sci-fi/fantasy that makes the narrative engaging and mesmerizing.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, romance, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series, and Courage with Paws. (Book 2) Time-Traveling Tabby, and two electrifying co-authored sci-fi-/fantasy novels--The Ghost Ships. Her website is www.calorey.com

Quake Coming? Ask Your Cat!

 Seismic Wellness: Staying Steady When the Earth Isn’t

NewsNews | Apr 15, 2026

Cal Orey, M.A. Tahoe Daily tribune

The ground beneath me recently turned into a liquid-like wave, and with no ShakeAlert or “pet-alarm” to warn me, my own nervous system was the only early warning I had. This recent 5.7 magnitude jolt on April 13 was a reminder that in California and Nevada, we are guests on a restless crust. April has a haunting history of shaking us awake, from the catastrophic Great San Francisco Quake of April 18, 1906, to the Morgan Hill event of April 24, 1984. The Fallon, Nevada quake was a wake-up call to get my ducks in a row, because in Lake Tahoe, the only thing more predictable than a shake is the fact that the next one is already overdue.As the author of “The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes,” I was taught a thing or two by the late geologist Jim Berkland. Here’s some health tips to keep on hand to be prepared when the next earthquake hits.

The “Anchor & Shield” Protocol: Since you can’t rely on technology or animal intuition, your body is your go-to tool. If you feel the “rolling” sensation of a quake, don’t wait to identify the magnitude. (I did that after the shaking stopped.) Drop, cover, and hold on. This lowers your center of gravity, lessening the vertigo that causes the “sea-sickness” effect. 

“The “Survival Cache” (Food & Water): You need a “grab-and-go” supply that requires zero preparation. Store at least one gallon of water per person per day for three days. Focus on foods that don’t require cooking: proteins (tuna), peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruits.

The “Medical Baseline”: Maintain a “Go-Kit” with essential prescription meds, trauma kit, and OTC remedies for nausea and vertigo to manage the lingering “quake-sickness” that persists after the shaking stops. 

The “Aftershock Jolts”: Never assume the first quake is the last one. After the initial shaking, move to a “safe zone” away from glass, and bookshelves. If you are indoors, check for gas leaks by smell. Turn off the main gas valve if you suspect a leak. 

So, the ShakeAlert system didn’t go off because Nevada isn’t in the system; California is part of the USGS ShakeAlert network. But, even with a perfect system, people close to the epicenter often feel the shaking before an alert can be sent. My cat’s sixth sense for tremors failed me this time, so I was left to navigate the sudden ground-shaking entirely on my own.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, nutrition, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series, Courage with Paws, and the new, revised 2nd edition of The Healing Powers of Honey (pre-order for 2026 summer), and The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 3rd edition is in production. She is a South Lake Tahoe local. 

Buzzworthy Release: Be the First to Dive in this Summer. Reserve Your Copy

 The Original is a must-read; the New & Revised 2^nd Edition is the must-have of the Summer.

"An eye-opening book"

"I love her style"

"Powerful health solutions"

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--Authors from Goodreads

By Cal Orey

Summer is on its way, and the data is clear. Folks of all ages are shifting their eating habits to a clean Mediterranean diet and real food; and raw honey is replacing refined sugar for health’s sake. I spent last summer amid rollercoaster weather at Lake Tahoe listening to worldwide experts, from doctors, nutritionists to beekeepers and consumers. It became obvious that the market has made a seismic shift since 2011 when I wrote the #1 hit The Healing Powers of Honey, first edition. That’s why I’m thrilled and eager to share the revised and updated evolutionary honey revolution with you today. The new digging and data I discovered will simply rock your world!

It’s not just another summer release—it’s the answer to better health to lower the risk of chronic diseases, obesity, diabetes, heart ailments, and improve healthspan and lifespan for all generations! If you have questions about how the honeybees, honey market, and demand for honey has been changing the game, ask me a question! Go ahead and email me at COrey39184@aol.com . I’d be glad to share my remarkable and jaw dropping findings. Meanwhile, reserve your copy: Be the first to dive in this summer. The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated 

Resilient Roots Weather Every Storm

 Resilient roots weather every storm

NewsNews | Apr 12, 2026

Cal Orey, M.A. Tahoe Daily Tribune

Three years ago, a scary health crisis landed me in the ICU, leaving my world shattered in its wake. Surviving it felt less like recovery and more like surviving a tectonic shift; for weeks, I could only sleep with the lights on. Soon, the silence was filled by the haunting intrusion of flashbacks, the agonizing memory of forced separation from my family, and a relentless, suffocating anxiety, the constant thought: “What if it happens again?” I had stepped into the “Twilight Zone” world of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where the past refuses to stay buried.

Recovering from a traumatic event, whether it stems from a health scare or an evacuation is a personal journey that requires time to heal. Yes, you can make a comeback from PTSD, note experts from the National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events—and me! Here are five practical tips:

1. Ground Yourself: When you feel overwhelmed and in panic mode, engage your senses to anchor yourself in the present. Identify five things you can see, touch, hear, smell, and can taste. This technique shifts focus from internal distress to external reality. 

2. Inhale-Exhale: Trauma often leads to shallow, rapid breathing. Practice “box breathing” inhaling and exhaling to physically signal to your nervous system that you are safe.

3. Create a “Safe” Routine: Trauma disrupts our sense of predictability. Build a simple daily routine, such as making your bed, eating at set times, or distract yourself with a book or music. Structure provides a sense of normalcy that helps the brain feel secure.

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4. Move It! Trauma is often stored in the body. Try repetitive movement, like rowing or stretching which helps process the excess adrenaline and cortisol associated with the fight-or-flight response.

5. Write It Down for Clearing the Mind: Expressing your thoughts can prevent them from looping in your mind. By externalizing your PTSD, you create distance between yourself and the past trauma, which can reduce the boogeyman thoughts.

Mountain living demands resilience against the volatility of nature—earthquakes, blizzards, and wildfires. Like a cat, you will land on your feet, stronger for the fall. Yet, if the past refuses to fade, seek professional support. Resilience is not the absence of trauma, but the courage to move forward.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, nutrition, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series. The new, revised 2nd ed. of a popular Healing Powers book, 2026 is ready for pre-order, and The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 3rd ed. is in production. She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is http://www.calorey.com

The Healing Powers of Honey--A Survivor's Revolutionary Hot Summer Read

 Resilient Roots Weather Every Storm

Gripping tales about how honeybees and humans survived earthquakes, blizzards, wildfires extreme heat and cold, and more! A must-have summer read!

SECURE A SUMMER COPY!

Three years ago, a scary health crisis landed me in the ICU, leaving my world shattered in its wake. Surviving it felt less like recovery and more like surviving a tectonic shift; for weeks, I could only sleep with the lights on. Soon, the silence was filled by the haunting intrusion of flashbacks, the agonizing memory of forced separation from my family, and a relentless, suffocating anxiety, the constant thought: “What if it happens again?” I had stepped into the “Twilight Zone” world of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where the past refuses to stay buried.

Recovering from a traumatic event, whether it stems from a health scare or an evacuation is a personal journey that requires time to heal. Yes, you can make a comeback from PTSD, note experts from the National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events—and me! Here are five practical tips:

1. Ground Yourself: When you feel overwhelmed and in panic mode, engage your senses to anchor yourself in the present. Identify five things you can see, touch, hear, smell, and can taste. This technique shifts focus from internal distress to external reality.

2. Inhale-Exhale: Trauma often leads to shallow, rapid breathing. Practice "box breathing" inhaling and exhaling to physically signal to your nervous system that you are safe. 

3. Create a "Safe" Routine: Trauma disrupts our sense of predictability. Build a simple daily routine, such as making your bed, eating at set times, or distract yourself with a book or music. Structure provides a sense of normalcy that helps the brain feel secure. 

4. Move It! Trauma is often stored in the body. Try repetitive movement, like rowing or stretching which helps process the excess adrenaline and cortisol associated with the fight-or-flight response. 

5. Write It Down for Clearing the Mind: Expressing your thoughts can prevent them from looping in your mind. By externalizing your PTSD, you create distance between yourself and the past trauma, which can reduce the boogeyman thoughts.

Mountain living demands resilience against the volatility of nature—earthquakes, blizzards, and wildfires. Like a cat, you will land on your feet, stronger for the fall. Yet, if the past refuses to fade, seek professional support. Resilience is not the absence of trauma, but the courage to move forward.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, health, nutrition, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the popular Healing Powers series. The new, revised 2nd ed. of a popular Healing Powers book, 2026 is ready for pre-order, and The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 3rd ed. is in production.   She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is www.calorey.com

The 20 Most Surprising Superfoods for Amazing Health!

 

Eggs, fish oil, butter, coconut oil . . . one minute they’re good for you and the next they’re not. Food fads make it tough to know what’s truly healthy. Eat it, don’t eat it. It helps, no wait, it doesn’t help.

Medical doctors and researchers are constantly making new discoveries about food that change conventional thinking.

With so much conflicting science, how do you know which foods really have incredible healing powers?

If you want to outsmart heart disease, cognitive decline, or even lung troubles without giving up your favorite foods . . . this is the book for you.

Contrary to popular belief, superfoods aren’t just for health nuts. They’re for everyone who wants to enjoy a healthier heart, a stronger brain, clear lungs and sinuses, lower cholesterol, and reduced pain — as well as give the boot to colds and flu, soothe dry skin, feel more energized, and live longer.

One of the most important things you can do with the NEW Top 20 superfoods: Boost your immunity. A balanced immune system is essential to living a healthy life.

Inside this 316-page bible of superfoods you’ll discover the top 20 nutrient-dense foods that are delicious to eat and easy to find at your favorite supermarket. These new superfoods are many of the classic foods you love and they deliver big health benefits that can help you:

• Boost your immune system
• Support a healthy heart
• Build strong bones
• Strengthen your cognitive health
• Maintain healthy blood sugar
• Power up your energy
• Fight fat
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower the risk of heart disease
• Slow the aging process
• Promote healthy vision
• Ease anxiety and stress

 

If foods like acai, maca, or garlic come to mind when you hear the word “superfood,” you’re in for a surprise!

While these superfoods are nutritionally dense and good for your health . . . end the confusion once and for all with The Healing Powers of Superfoods.

Written by Cal Orey, author of the bestselling Healing Powers of Honey, this blockbuster book is based on the latest scientific studies showing dozens of surprising superfoods and juices you never knew could help you get healthy and stay healthy — even cheese, chocolate, and ice cream!

The Healing Powers of Superfoods reveals the top 20 superfoods which are loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, and minerals and vitamins with powerful immune-boosting and disease-preventing properties.

The Secret to a Long, Healthy Life
Is Sitting in Your Grocery Shelf

There are loads of other, lesser-known taste-tempting, belly-filling foods with the power to restore health, wellness, and energy to the body. There are even foods that have been on your plate all along — you just didn’t know they were nutrient-dense.

Take gelato and shellfish — once considered too fatty or too high in cholesterol and sodium, they've been determined to be good for you and they taste great. They’re today’s “new” superfoods! Shrimp alone have 17 grams of protein and almost one-third the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D — an important vitamin millions of people are lacking. You need all the “D” you can get for strong bones and teeth.

You know those potatoes you serve up as a side with a juicy steak or your favorite chicken dish? Surprise — they’re immunity-boosting powerhouses!

Not just fat-free and a great source of potassium for your heart health, these super spuds are also packed with vitamin A, a powerful immune booster. Medical researchers also believe this potato can boost white blood cell activity, which is key to warding off certain cancers.

All of the details you need about super taters — including some great ways to use them in recipes — are on page 104 of your FREE book.

Guess what? A food doesn’t have to be
perfectly “clean” to be a superfood.

Think about how you enjoy that big bowl of decadent gelato. So creamy and smooth, yet this sweet treat has less fat and more natural ingredients than ice cream.

Add some of this yummy chocolate or any of the great mix-in suggestions on page 63 and it’s like you went to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard swirled with your favorite mix-ins — only better because it’s healthier!

Best of all when you start adding other nutrient-dense foods to superfoods, you instantly increase the health benefits. The Healing Powers of Superfoods gives you all kinds of ideas for blending and stacking superfoods for the healthiest options.

Now don’t give ice cream the boot, because
America’s favorite frozen delight not only builds
strong bones — it supercharges your brain.

Ice cream contains calcium for bone-building and protein for strong muscles and teeth. Know what else? Vanilla ice cream is good for the brain! When you get your FREE copy of The Healing Powers of Superfoods, turn to page 63 to see the secret super mineral in vanilla ice cream that enhances brain function. Belgian researchers using MRI testing found ice cream even diminishes the brain’s response to sadness.

Do you like apples or peanut butter? They’re super delicious superfoods, too. Apples aren’t just great for weight loss, they lower your bad cholesterol (LDL), protecting against heart attack and stroke.

See page 28 of your FREE BOOK to see which apples pack the most powerful punch. Be sure to try the Super Heart Healthy Cinna-Apple Smoothie on page 29.

Do these look like SUPERFOODS to you?
Take a closer look.

When University of Scranton researcher Joe Vinson, Ph.D., was asked what foods he’d pick if he were stranded on a desert island for two weeks, he chose nuts, peanut butter, orange juice, and wine. Since wine is rich in resveratrol, it could help prevent blood clots from years of eating French fries and bacon.

Rather skip the wine? There’s a great juice alternative on page 141. This superjuice not only helps lower cholesterol but may reduce the risk of cancer, too. It’s all in The Healing Powers of Superfoods.

Eggs can keep you out of the
cardiologist’s office, too.

Two studies of 40,000 men and women published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed eating eggs in moderation may be good for your heart. Scientists found absolutely NO LINK to heart disease in healthy test subjects who ate an egg every day. But . . .

You must know which part of the egg to eat for the biggest health benefit — and it’s not what you think or what you’ve been told. An “eggstrordinary” secret on page 55 will show you how to get the biggest bang for your heart health from eggs.

Surprising superfood of the year:
Lobster Mac and Cheese for weight loss!

You’re going to think, “This is too decadent to be good for me, right?” Nope! This amazing recipe uses a secret type of pasta studies show fills you up and slims you down. Parmesan swirled with a bit of butter, pasta, tomatoes, creamy half-and-half, fresh basil. Mmm, mouthwatering! Get the recipe on page 286 of your FREE BOOK! Hurry, get your FREE COPY while supplies last.

These superfoods could help halt everything from heart disease, cancer, and flu to obesity, anxiety, and depression.

Power up immune system with this surprising breakfast food!

Turn to page 71 of your FREE BOOK to find out!

Eat pizza, beat heart disease.

See how on page 91.

Lower bad cholesterol with super chicken!

Turkey works, too. Try the moist and meaty Super Vitalizing Turkey Salad on page 100.

Breathe easier — eat tomatoes.

Got asthma? Tomatoes open up airways and detox the body. Page 213

Crunchy French Toast and Berries

Healthy never looked or tasted so good! Recipe on page 151 of your FREE BOOK.

During flu season or a major health crisis, it’s more critical than ever you feed your body superfoods to shield against invaders. The more superfoods you pile on your plate over the course of a day, the better.

And learning about which superfoods to eat doesn’t have to be difficult. Everything you need to know is inside The Healing Powers of Superfoods. Through this special offer, you can get a copy of this blockbuster book absolutely FREE! Click here to claim your FREE book.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you inside your FREE copy of The Healing Powers of Superfoods:

• Lower your risk of cancer and heart disease with pizza! Italian researchers found the secret in the sauce. Page 92
• See cholesterol levels you can love at your next checkup. Eat more of this family favorite which also helps you stay trim and feel calm. Page 97
• Lower your blood pressure, stave off colds and flu, AND lose weight with . . . potatoes? That’s right! Discover which 2 “super spuds” are best on page 104.
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and power up your brain health with sweet, creamy, and crunchy Peanut Butter Fudge. Recipes on page 248
• Flatten your belly and banish bloat fast with watermelon — a natural diuretic! Try the quick Melon Salad on page 135.
• Tired, fatigued, and need energy? Eat this once-forbidden sweet treat turned superfood — it gives you the added benefit of boosting brain power. Page 63
• Need a sweetener? Forget honey or brown sugar — reach for antioxidant-rich maple syrup! Studies show maple can enhance the immune system for fewer colds and flu. WAIT! You must use THIS maple syrup to reap the health benefits. Page 73
• Avoid dental bills — keep your teeth and gums healthy with this vitamin C-packed fruit. Hint: it’s NOT oranges! Page 159
• Calm anxiety and frayed nerves with this Thanksgiving favorite. It helps your body make mood-boosting serotonin. Page 97
• Bounce back from jet lag! Drink a glass of water infused with this citrus and eat a handful of this superfood. You get a big energy boost from the carbs combined with magnesium and selenium. Page 198.

The Healing Powers of Superfoods is packed cover-to-cover with hundreds of ways to incorporate superfoods into your life to help you address whatever health issues you face: depression, dizziness, insomnia, kidney stones, blisters, UTIs, asthma, anemia, allergies, pain, and many others.

You get 50+ delicious, nutritious recipes for everything from Pesto Pizza, Dark Chocolate Gelato, and Cheesy Quiche to ricotta-rich Cannelloni steeped in garlic and herbs and Super Immunity Enhancing Chilled Sweet Potato Soup with Maple-Smoked Chili Sauce on page 105.

There are even thirst-quenching recipes for drinks and smoothies. Be sure to try the new twist on green drinks which tastes great! You can’t go wrong with sweet Honeycrisp apples blended with cinnamon, honey, and a touch of kale. Page 188

PLUS, this treasure trove of healing
superfoods book also contains:

Lower your blood pressure — say CHEESE, please!

All this time you thought cheese was a no-no. Cheese is loaded with heart healthy calcium to help lower your blood pressure — and your risk of heart disease and stroke. Page 41

Wait until you try the gooey Cheese and Cranberry Dip on page 35.

A sensational blend of melted Brie, wine, garlic, and cranberries tempts your taste buds.

• 50 home remedies you can zip together in your kitchen for everything from building strong immunity to dealing with gingivitis, heartburn, depression, constipation, kidney stones, infection, and other health concerns.
• Top 10 “skinny superfoods” scientifically shown to fill you up, not out!
• 5 simple rules for losing weight like a champ.
• Perfectly pampering beautifying recipes for shiny, healthy hair, glowing skin, soft elbows and feet, and more. Super Beautifying Cantaloupe Smoothie, anyone? See page 224
• Household helpers for cleaning stubborn rust, removing gum from carpets, and making your house smell fresh and clean.

Whether you want to up your health game, have committed to start eating healthier, already eat healthy and are seeking out the latest and greatest superfoods, or you want to go from bland and boring to tasty and delicious with all NEW recipes . . . The Healing Powers of Superfoods is for you!

This groundbreaking book is also perfect for anyone who wants to benefit from healthier options in their life, whether cooking, cleaning, dieting, or beautifying. There’s something for everyone!