Guide to eating during the holidays
Oh, the end-of-year holidays can wreak havoc on your diet and meal plans. Your mind may be beset with thoughts of how to cope with the different foods that will…
Fall detox? Or not and say you did.
I confess. I am not a die-hard cleanser. It’s one of those absolutes I just know. I’ve had my day with them and finally gave in to the wise voice inside…
Myths and truths of dieting….
Dieting gives us purpose. It keeps us on the straight and narrow path toward unveiling the beautiful, skinny person that lives inside of us. Myth! Binges and overeating reinforce just…
Coconut oil not all it’s cracked up to be
The latest hype is coconut oil, coconut milk, shredded coconut, coconut manna, and MCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides). Those invested in high fat, high protein dietary intakes for weight loss and…
Eat a rainbow of color
And I don’t mean Skittles! Phytonutrients are chemicals produced by plants. Phytonutrients give plants their pigmentation, which simply means the more colors you eat, the more phytonutrients for your body.…
Berry Quinoa Power Bowl
3/4 cup cooked rainbow quinoa 2-3 tablespoons vanilla plant-based yogurt (i.e., soy, almond, coconut) Pinch cardamom 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 8 fresh blackberries 2 large fresh strawberries, sliced 18 fresh…
Myths that mire
Perdue® Perfect Portions® infuriate me. You should see the steam coming out of my ears. First they broadcast on their package front “No Hormones or Steroids Added.” So how’s this…
Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen
Summer! A glorious time of fresh air, beaches, hikes through nature, and…sweltering heat and humidity? Often, the heat index in summer can discourage us from eating well because we just…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Start your day with these hardy and filling muffins bursting with flavor and mellow sweetness from nature’s own maple sugar. Great afternoon snack, too. Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients Muffin…
Nutty and nice
Read health and food magazines. ‘Eat more whole grains’ is the charge. Although nutrition experts recommend increasing dietary fiber, grain confusion and carb-phobic attitudes prevent whole grain intake from being achieved.…