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 »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 »What are the Best Carbs?
Here you will find carb recommendations from a recent USAT article: 1. Sweet Potatoes The bright orange color of these root vegetables is a visual cue that they are an abundant source of the high-powered antioxidant, vitamin A. They also are a great source of potassium to help soothe sore muscles and maintain the right […]
Read the rest of this entry »New York Times Article Confronting Obesity Problem
It seems that we need a better understanding of what is happening with food in society today. From the 70’s to the 21st century Americans’ weight has increased by about 20 pounds and the national obesity rate has jumped to over 30 percent. It is no surprise that more and more people are becoming concerned with this […]
Read the rest of this entry »Oxidation, or Old Fruit = Less Nutrients
The longer a fruit is exposed to air and light, the less vitamins and nutrients it will have. So as sweet as the old brown fruit may seem, it may not be worth it with the added sugar content and lost nutrients. Other things that can deplete nutrients besides light and air include: Cooking, deep […]
Read the rest of this entry »Eat Organic
Ten Reasons to Eat Organic Food Shopping and eating organic foods and products promote sustainability and offer a great number of healthy living benefits compared to traditional consumer products. Enjoy this article by Joan Ullyett BA, RHN and learn why eating organic makes sense for you, your family, and your community. Source: greengrocerchicago.com Organic food is […]
Read the rest of this entry »Live Well
Several excellent resources for weight-loss and nutritional guidance: Shakeology.com/fastlane2health Beachbody.com/fastlane2health Livestrong.com Other Health Resources: Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://www.dietaryguidelines.gov MyPyramid.gov http://www.mypyramid.gov Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans http://www.health.gov/paguidelines Nutrition.gov http://www.nutrition.gov healthfinder.gov http://www.healthfinder.gov Health.gov http://health.gov U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.cnpp.usda.gov Food and Nutrition Service http://www.fns.usda.gov Food and Nutrition Information Center […]
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