Eggplant is a nutritional powerhouse and my pick for superstar food of the month. Since some are a little unsure about how to prepare this veggie, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite recipes for Eggplant Fritters. Try these tonight! They are family-friendly and 100% healthy. In case you missed it, my Eggplant […]
Eggplant is my pick for superstar food of the month for June! If you are looking for ways to include this nutrient-packed veggie in your diet, try my delicious and 100% healthy recipe for Eggplant Parmesan. If you are looking for more healthy cooking ideas, you may want to check out my recipes for Blueberry […]
Believe it or not, canned pumpkin is one of the healthiest foods on earth.. It is a real example of a “processed food” that is healthier than its fresh counterpart. Canned pumpkin is fresh pumpkin pureed and then cooked down to remove its water, which both concentrates its nutrients and makes them easier for your […]
Grilled meat, especially red meat is a well known source of 2 cancer-causing agents, namely HCA’s and PAH’s. HCA’s develop when the muscle proteins of meats are exposed to high heat. PAH’s form in the black, charred outer portions of grilled meats when the surface fat and juices come into direct contact with the flame […]
In an analysis that included the most comprehensive and authoritative to date, nuts proved their efficacy in improving blood lipid levels. After pooling the data from 25 separate clinical tests, scientists determined that including up to a third of a cup of nuts dailylowers LDL (bad) cholesterol by 7.4 percent, lowers triglycerides by 10.2 percent, […]
Did you know that one of the most powerful dietary strategies available to guard and protect your health is to eat foods that keep the level of inflammation in your body low? Well, it’s true – because we now know that inflammation is a key driver of almost all forms of chronic disease. Thankfully there […]
Health and nutrition studies are showing that plant foods, especially fruits and veggies, are better for us than we ever imagined. For over a half century we have known that they are bursting with health promoting fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but in the last thirty years we have discovered that they are also loaded with an […]
In a study of over 39,000 US females followed over 12 years, those who engaged regularly in brisk walking were 37% less likely to have a stroke. (Stroke, April 2010) Are you getting enough exercise? For more detailed guidance, check out 8 Steps to Lifelong Wellness & Vitality.
For dark chocolate lovers out there like me, I am delighted to share further evidence that dark chocolate is a food you can love that loves you back — a true dietary superstar! After following about 20,000 adults for at least 10 years, European researchers reported those who included as little as a small square […]
A mammoth study involving 1.2 million Swedish men determined that the better the cardiovascular fitness level at age 18, the better the cognitive function throughout adulthood. In this study, there was no relationship between muscle strength at age 18 and future intelligence scores. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Online, December 2009
Spring has sprung and so have those delectable asparagus spears. Like other green vegetables, asparagus are chock full of nutrients, providing 20 different vitamins and minerals including a huge dose of folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. This terrific trio makes them particularly valuable for heart health, healthy pregnancy, and keeping the immune system in good […]
The old saying is true, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! I swear by starting my day off right, with a healthy breakfast packed full of nutrients. Here are 3 of my personal favorite meals/recipes! A bowl of steel cut oatmeal A veggie omelet scramble Breakfast smoothie Get Recipes!
