Woodside Farms & Your Everyday Life
Since Woodside Farms opened its farm gates in 2018, there have been a lot of changes – a lot…I thought I’d take the time to give an update on how […]
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Optimal Nutrition and Real Food
eat real food and don’t pay attention to processed, low-fat, keto, paleo, etc. claims about premade food
Inflammation and Its Role In Chronic Diseases
By now, many of us know that inflammation is at the core of most chronic illnesses that plague us as Americans. And inflammation is caused by a variety of factors. But first and foremost, our diet is to blame. Pro-inflammatory foods (like processed foods, sugars, and artificial flavors) trigger safety mechanisms within our own bodies that cause inflammation and attack our cell walls. When we reduce the inflammation in our bodies, our immune systems are better able to stop and heal the root causes of our illnesses. Many doctors - alternative and mainstream alike - are recognizing the role inflammation plays in our overall wellness and longevity. However, conventional medicine is overwhelmingly targeting treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of our illnesses. For instance, when we have arthritis, many doctors will prescribe a pain medication to treat the symptoms of pain, rather than diving in to see where the inflammation is coming from.
The Hanover Tomato, Central Virginia’s Most Famous Ingredient
Now back to terroir, one of the biggest contributors to something’s terroir is the soil in which it is grown. There are many different ideas behind what makes a Hanover Tomato so good and most agree that it’s the soil here that is so important. Our soil is mostly sandy, with just the right pH, and lots of minerals. Some even believe that the reasons go back millions of years!
Benefits to Eating, Cooking, and Entertaining Outdoors
An outdoor living space is the ultimate bonus room. Not only do you have a ton of flexibility to make it as unique as you want without the confines of […]
The heART of The Farm
Can you even believe the June we’re having?! Yes, there have been a few sweaty days and buggy nights, but nothing like what a typical June brings to this part […]
Pause for Purslane
Here we go, I’m very excited! I was introduced to purslane as a somewhat beneficial weed while working here at Woodside Farms my first summer back in 2019. Before that, […]
Naturopathic-based Practices for Covid Care
Two years and some change into this global pandemic and it seems we’ve come to the understanding that this virus is here to stay. With that being the case, it’s […]
It’s Important To Know Where Your Food Comes From
Do you know where your food comes from? That seems like a rather simple question. But if you were to open your refrigerator right now and take a gander, would […]
The Many Health Benefits of Living the Farm Life
Around 12,000 years ago, our hunter-gatherer ancestors stopped migrating to where the food was and began growing their own. This was the beginning of agriculture, and the lives we live […]