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: 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 […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Almonds
Almonds are thought of as a nut, but in reality, they aren’t a nut at all; almonds are seeds. This means these little gems are packed full of all the things needed to grow a whole tree–talk about a powerhouse of nutrition! A handful of almonds makes an excellent snack. Inside each little seed package, […]
Dinner Diva’s Swiss Chard
Popeye sang it best “I’m strong to the finich Cause I eats me spinach”. Ok so Swiss chard isn’t spinach but it is a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach. And it provides a variety of health benefits that include making you strong like Popeye. When shopping for Swiss Chard look for leaves that are […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pineapple
Did you know that in the Philippines, the whole pineapple is eaten, including the leaves? Yep, lots of fiber y’all! This tropical fruit contains vitamin C, some B vitamins, a lot of natural sugar, and malic acid–this is what gives pineapple that sweet and sour taste. Thanks to Christopher Columbus and a handful of other […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Papaya
Papayas are juicy, mild and sweet, and taste very much like a musky cantaloupe. They are high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium. Great sources of fiber, vitamin A and E as well as carotenoids, lutein and lycopene which are great for good eye health, some people consider papaya to be superior in nutrition and […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Mangos
Mango trees have a very long life, did you know that they can produce mangos for up to 400 years! And it’s a good thing because the fruit can take up to 7 months to become ripe. Sweet and savory, these popular fruits are great in salads, as salsas, or just on their own. You […]
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 […]