Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Mango Madness
I absolutely love mangos! They’re sweet and juicy and can be added to nearly anything or eaten plain and still be scrumptious! Put a ripe mango in the fridge and they’re a refreshing fruit to enjoy on these toasty summer days. Mangos are a tropical fruit and are mainly grown in India. Nutritionally this fruit […]
Healthy Foods: Easy Ways to Boost Your Omega-3
I am always encouraging you, my dear readers, to incorporate omega-3 into your diet because of the countless benefits for your health. By now I’m sure you’ve ascertained that the best way to get your omega-3 fatty acids has everything to do with seafood. As a matter of fact, the top five highest in omega-3 […]
Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
We hear all the time about how someone has a fast or slow metabolism. Those of us with slow metabolisms are always envious of those in possession of a fast metabolism. Why? Because it means they burn calories faster. In other words – it’s easier for them to stay lean. Sadly, not all of us […]
Food For Thought: Herbal Remedies
I love how nature provides us with the tools we need to help keep our bodies strong and healthy. Herbs are one of those tools. For thousands of years, people have depended on fresh herbs to heal everything from heartburn to cancer. Most all of the expensive prescriptions we get from our local pharmacy are […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Collard Greens
Collard greens are usually cooked along with smoked meats and served as a side dish. They are part of the traditional New Year’s Day meal in the South that includes black-eyed peas and cornbread. The collard greens are said to resemble folding money and consuming them on New Year’s Day is believed to bring financial […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: More Shrimp, Please
Shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. But that’s not all! It also contains folate and B vitamins, vitamins A, D, E, potassium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Even though shrimp does tend to be high in cholesterol, they are low in calories as well as fat, which means they can be quite the […]