Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are delicious and nutritious, high in B and E vitamins, fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants. Full of healthy fats, low in saturated fats, containing both mono and polyunsaturated fats – you’re getting a whole host of heart-healthy tastiness in this one little hazelnut! Hazelnuts can be eaten raw or roasted, used in sweet or savory […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Celery
Everyone who has ever been on a diet, has at one time or another, crunched a stalk of celery in defiance. I call it the angry veggie, lol. Angry because I ate so many of those crisp stalks when I was “dieting” in my younger years and angry too, because of the loud CRUNCH it […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Noodles
Although the core ingredients for noodles don’t vary much (flour, water, salt) you can enjoy them in a number of dishes from lasagna to chow mein. Noodles, sometimes called pasta depending on the dish, are thought to have originated in China around 4,000 years ago. There are over 350 different types of pasta noodles in […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Beans
Did you know 1 pound dry packaged beans = 2 cups dry = 6 cups cooked beans. Buying dried beans and preparing them yourself is a great way to save money at the grocery store as well. Cooked beans will store nicely in your refrigerator for 4 days and you can freeze them for up […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Protein Powder
I use this in my smoothies every day and am often asked which brand I prefer or what to look for when purchasing a protein powder. Research has shown that including protein powder in your diet every day can help boost your immune system, promote healthy skin and improve muscle strength and development. A human […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts are an aquatic vegetable that grows in marshes. They have a crunchy, sweet flavor and are popular in Asian dishes. Their crispness adds a fun crunch to cooked dishes. Since the flavor is so mild they are usually added just for the texture. Along with being a good source of fiber and potassium, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Energy Foods
There is no doubt that good food can have a huge impact on your disposition. Not just in terms of overall health, but in your day-to-day activity levels. Like Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” The powerful nutrition available in good food can provide healing, improved well-being, and better […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Fish
So you know you should be eating fish often. It’s good for you. Yet many people are a bit hesitant to cook fish. It’s tricky (or so they think). Well, let me ease your mind. Cooking fish is easier than baking a pie – and much better for you. Fish is the ultimate fast food. […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Yes, you read that right. Instead of one food today, the focus is on the many foods that you can eat to help reduce inflammation in your body. If you suffer from any illness, from premenstrual syndrome to arthritis; anything that requires you to use anti-inflammatory medications you should try to eat as many of […]