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The Best Recipes of March
March is here with the promise of warmer weather, longer days, and an abundance of fresh produce. As it draws to a close, we’re sharing some of our favorite, fast recipes to celebrate the arrival of spring! From a bright green smoothie to fresh and colorful wraps, these are perfect for ushering in a new […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Best of Both Worlds: How Dates Can Sweeten Your Foods and Improve Your Health
Dates Dates are a versatile and delicious natural sweetener that can be used in a variety of recipes, from healthy snacks to baked goods to smoothies. But did you know that dates also offer a host of health benefits? With high fiber content, a low glycemic index, and 16 vitamins and minerals, dates are a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Kohlrabi – Love at First Bite
Although the outdoor farmers markets have ended, I’m inspired to share some kitchen creativity that came to me this season when I discovered my love of Kohlrabi at first bite, no joke. I too imagined it would be a man, but not too surprising it’s a veggie. Here’s the fast, raw recipe I created and a […]
Read the rest of this entry »Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa
Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa by Laine DeLeo Serves 2-4 Ingredient Quantity Carmelina Brands® Cherry, chopped, or peeled tomatoes 1 14.28 oz can Drained Carmelina Brands® Italian Carmelina Brands® Lentils (optional) 1 14.28 oz can Fresh organic tomatoes, one set aside to add later (chunkier) 3 Cilantro, fresh, de-stemmed 1/2 c Sea Salt 1/2 t. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Obesity Imbibes America
What Is Obesity? According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, obesity means having excess total body fat and differs from just weighing too much (being overweight). A person being 20% or more above normal weight would classify as obese. A common measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI). A person is considered overweight if BMI […]
Read the rest of this entry »Athletes’ Nutrition: No More Charley Horsing Around
How to avoid Charley horses First understand that they often occur from a mineral or vitamin deficiency, or circulation issue. 4 Quick Fixes (vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and hydration), and No More Suffering. The following quick lists of Charley horse fixes are ordered from highest to lowest mgs per cup. Vitamin E. Charley Horses solely […]
Read the rest of this entry »Detrimental Diabetes: Preventable, Research Shows
Do you ever think of disease as a detrimental cost to society? According to the American Diabetes Association the total cost of diabetes in the United States in 2007 was $218 billion. $18 billion for people with undiagnosed diabetes $25 billion for American adults with pre-diabetes $623 million for gestational diabetes Diabetes: What it is Healthy bodies […]
Read the rest of this entry »Why Choose Organic?
Enjoy eating delicious foods? Silly question – who doesn’t? Knowing how to choose foods that not only taste the best, but are also best for you may be more of a challenge. Educated foodies, farmers, restaurateurs, and consumers are making conscientious decisions to purchase food products based not only on quality, but also with the knowledge of […]
Read the rest of this entry »Cholesterol: What is keeping your levels elevated? Could you be your own worst enemy?
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Today more than ever, Americans are realizing that preventative health care is a smart habit and are taking initiative to eat better, exercise more regularly, and keep current on physician check-ins. When it comes to health, it is vital […]
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