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Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant. I educate people to nourish with the right foods to support existing conditions and strengthen immunity.

I’m Altagracia McCoy, a nutrition consultant certified by Bauman College of Berkeley, Calif. I’m also a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. I’m passionate about educating and inspiring people to nourish with nutrient-dense whole foods, a renewed attitude, and lifestyle choices. I became a nutrition consultant after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. I started this business because I wish I had known a nutritionist like myself when I was sick—the health, time-saving, and financial benefits would have been huge—and now I just want to help people to feel great and regain their health as I have.

27/05/2017

Last week I harvested the last of our FAVA BEANS to make room for cucumbers. I used a couple of handfuls to make hummus by cooking and mashing the beans and adding some extra-virgin olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, and paprika for garnish.
Fava beans boost energy levels as they are high in iron (great for those with anemia) and support the nervous system and healthy red blood cells. They are loaded with protein, fiber, folate (a key nutrient for pregnant women), vitamins K and B6, and zinc to list a few.
Fava beans’ high levels of manganese help increase bone mass and reduce calcium deficiency. They are high in magnesium which helps lower blood pressure and is critical for heart and overall health. Their copper content supports healthy blood cells which empower the immune system to fight free radicals and to destroy disease-causing pathogens.
Additionally, studies suggest that fava beans (with the outer shell dissolved in alcohol and water, or dried fava beans) may help control Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Fava beans showed to increase the levels of L-dopa and C-dopa in the blood, aiding the motor performance of people with Parkinson’s with no noted side effects.
CAUTION: Those with glucose-6-phospate dehydrogenace (G6PD) deficiency should avoid eating fava beans. This is a genetic disorder that affects proper red blood cell function. In those affected, red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them. G6PD deficiency can cause hemolytic anemia.
If you have a family history of G6PD deficiency, a rare form of anemia, or want to have vitamin C infusions for treatment of cancer or other conditions, be sure to get tested via a simple blood test.
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23/05/2017

I continue to be amazed at how a small space can provide so much food and attract so many bees and butterflies. I’ve learned that one of the keys for maintaining an organic, bountiful, edible garden is to harvest, harvest, and harvest some more. The more you harvest, the more everything continues to grow. And the more you eat a variety of colorful plants and vegetables, the stronger your immune system becomes.
The harvest shown on the picture included at least 15 different herbs and leaves ranging from green and yellow to purple and red (note the purplish hot pink spinach!). This was the base of a delicious fragrant salad which also included smoked salmon, avocado, green onions from the garden, home-made kraut, and sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds. For seasoning we used apple cider vinegar (Bragg brand which includes the “Mother”, the beneficial bacteria), organic extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, sulphur salt (the beauty mineral), pepper, powdered turmeric, and a sprinkle of powdered dulse and kelp (seaweed).
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13/05/2017

Eight years ago today, Kerry and I eloped and got hitched in Point Reyes, Calif. I am so grateful to have this wonderful man in my life. He is my best friend and supports all that I do and that I am. And as an added bonus, he’s a great father to our chickens! Happy Anniversary, amor!

12/05/2017

It’s time to harvest and start planting for the summer! Some goodies harvested this week include mashua, beets, onions, loads of herbs and edible flowers, and various greens such as chicory, kale, chards, and celery.
One doesn't need a lot of room, time, or money to grow some edibles. Every bite and sip of home-grown nutrients, and every minute that you are able to soak up some sunshine and connect with dirt, does make a huge difference to your overall health and well-being.

24/12/2016

¡Felíz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!

21/12/2016

It's time to dehydrate tangerines, including their peels, and lemons… Dehydrated tangerines make delicious treats and croutons. The peels can be used as tea, and they add flavor and nutrients to broths, soups, and other cooking. Lemons can be rehydrated by soaking in water.

20/12/2016

It’s harvest time—there are mega doses of antioxidants in these sweet, seedless tangerines and lemons.

19/12/2016

We are thankful for our garden which produces year-round. Here’s a recap of what’s happening:
Plants currently thriving include rainbow chard, kale, collards, onions, scallions, celery, mashua, basil, chives, Elizabeth pink dianthus, red and blue boy cornflower, toothache cress, sage, oregano, chicory, radicchio, cilantro, fava beans, sugar snap and snow peas, mustard greens, lemon grass, salad burnet, and stevia. We planted multi-colored carrots, watermelon radishes, and red and golden beets from seed. While they grow, we’re eating the nutritious beets’ leaves.
The bananas are still green but should be ready for harvesting in the next month. Last week we still had a monarch butterfly flying around. And, yesterday we spotted 8 baby monarch caterpillars. We are concerned that they won’t survive the winter…

19/12/2016

Quick, hide – we’ve been busted! That baby kale was delicious!

16/12/2016

I saw this BUDDHA’S HAND at my local market and had to get it. It belongs to the citron family and is often referred to as the fingered lemon. It has a sweet citrusy smell and is used to make candy, booze, perfume, medicine, to scent sugar and salt, as an ornamental air freshener, and can be eaten cooked or raw. It has no flesh or juice so is largely used for its zest. I’ve experimented slicing it thinly and adding a little to salads and also sautéing with garlic + asparagus or other vegetables. I add it to broths, soups, stir fries, hot tea, and other water infusions. I also slice and dehydrate it for later use.
Buddha’s hand is used to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, clear up respiratory illness, and reduce inflammation and pain. It speeds up wound healing, soothes gastrointestinal distress, and eases menstrual discomfort.

12/12/2016

Our PASSIFLORA has bloomed! This creeper vine is also known as passion fruit, granadilla, or maracuya. The leaves, flowers, stems, fruits, and peels all provide a myriad of health benefits.
Passiflora is generally used to reduce inflammation, anxiety, effects of menopause including hot flashes, and depression. It helps lower insulin levels and blood pressure; and it aids in treatment of bronchial asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, and nervous conditions. It stimulates digestion, boosts immune function and circulation, regulates fluid balance in the body, and improves bone mineral density. It is very calming and helps with stress management and improved sleep.
The passiflora fruit is delicious and rich in nutrients, minerals, and vitamins, including antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Extracts of the fruit have anti-cancer properties, and extracts of the peel are used to help reduce asthma symptoms and pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis. I like to throw the peels in my bone broths.
The leaves are loaded with niacin, vitamin A, and alkaloids that help lower blood pressure. The plant produces leaves year-round. They can be used in lieu of other leafy greens; juiced; and eaten in salads, soups, or other cooked meals (same applies for the stems). The leaves and flowers can be dried to make calming teas, infusions, and other herbal remedies.

12/12/2016

The chickens are starting to get into the holiday spirit. As you can see, Rosita is very photogenic and likes wearing her hat and scarf (yeah right!). We hope to get photos of all five girls this year wearing their Santa hats (wish us luck!).

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