Everyone loves dipping, especially kids. Done right, dips add yummy flavor and texture while boosting the nutritional quality of your diet. And let’s be honest-carrots and broccoli taste better dipped! Here are my top-rated dips for boosting health and pleasure, all conveniently found ready-made right in the grocery store. Hummus and other bean dips Guacamole Salsa Baba ghanoush All […]
The “crunchy trio” – An equal parts mixture of roasted peanuts (I love the deluxe Virginia-style), roasted edamame, and dried wasabi peas. I make my own mix and eat about ¼ cup with a big glass of water. Chocolate/banana yogurt. 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt blended with 1 heaping tbs. of 100% cocoa […]
Fiber has a long list of health benefits, but fighting fat and protecting metabolic health is arguably where it shines most brilliantly. Here are the best ways to get more of this special compound in your daily diet. Consume as many fruits and veggies as possible. The superstars for fiber content include: berries (raspberries #1), […]
Thoughtful, strategic snacking can be a tasty and valuable weight control strategy. Here are 4 perfect options. Dry Roasted Edamame (“soy nuts”) Raw or Roasted Almonds (other nuts awesome too, but almonds arguably tops) Dried Chic Peas (available now at most grocers in all sorts of yummy flavors) Any Raw Veggie Dipped in Hummus […]
Considering the fact that every ingredient in this heavenly concoction can stand alone as a superstar food for cardiovascular health – of course hummus will keep your heart happy and humming. Whether you use it as a spread, a dip, or in your sauces and salad dressings, each time you indulge you are feeding your […]
