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…
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…
Trail mix – the go-to slump zapper
That slump at 3pm every day? Means your body needs more calories, well, and maybe less sugar and caffeine and maybe eating a decent breakfast and lunch but those are…
Coconut Oil, Behind the Hype
Coconut oil is one of the hottest foods on the market, but is it as healthy as the hype promises? Let’s explore the evidence on this tropical nut. The news…
H.E.A.R.T.Y. ways to Heart Health
Halt the Salt! H: High blood pressure is a major risk factor of heart disease. Approximately 1 in 3 people who develop high blood pressure can blame a high sodium…
Get on track to heart health
February is the heart-shaped holder of Valentine’s Day. It’s also National Heart Month. Can’t have a loving heart unless it’s healthy. So let’s talk about disease and death first. Then,…
Colorful food is not only gorgeous, it’s good for you
I have a confession to make. I got a camera. Yup, took the plunge – and my gifted photographer child – to the camera store, signed up for a lesson…
Burrito Fiesta
Fiber-filled and filling Almost 25 years ago, I plummeted into vegetarianism in a not-so-healthy way. Cheesy, decadent casseroles lent a hand in elevating my cholesterol more than 30 points. A…
Chilled summer salad – fiber, taste, and vitality
Keep the heat of summer away. Chilled Bean Salad Arugula 1 – 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (black beans optional) ½ small purple onion,…
Chia seeds – not just for show and tell
A long-time friend came over for dinner and brought dessert. She dug into her bag and withdraw a Mason jar filled with brown, gelatinous, wriggly matter. ‘Lordie,’ I thought, ‘this…