Start ‘Em Young!
Making dietary changes is hard work – and I’m just talking adults that desire that change. It’s a whole other ball game when we’re talking making changes for kids. I often hear about children that are “picky eaters” – what’s a parent to do when their kids want a bag...
Lemongrass & Massage Therapy
By Christina DeBusk @ Healthline.com What is Lemongrass? Lemongrass is “a grassy perennial native to tropical and subtropical environments,” according to healthline.com. Once it is harvested, it is added to some Asian-inspired food dishes and certain medicines. You...
Coconut Vanilla Chia Pudding
This 4-ingredient dessert is made of superfoods that are designed to nourish, satisfy, and tingle the taste buds. Ideal for many allergen-elimination diets INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup chia seeds 2-4 dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ...
Five Foods To Boost Energy
By Lizette Borreli @ Medical Daily We've all heard our moms, babysitters, and nutritionists tell us "we are what we eat." We don't actually turn into the bagel with cream cheese we ate for breakfast, but the nutritional content of the bagel will determine the...
Oh Berry, Berry!
Have you noticed that it is strawberry season? The grocers are full of them, and many have them on sale! Here’s what you need to know. Strawberries are the dirtiest fruit in our nation right now. It’s not the kind of dirt that washes off either. Every year the...
Plantain Tortilla Tacos
This unripe fruit makes an excellent starch which is used to make a tortilla/wrap for a number of sandwich or taco fillings. It is heavier than most tortillas so it is very satisfying and “no grain” at all so ideal for Paleo or Corn-Free or Gluten free type of diets....
What’s Your Vita-Regimen?
People are still conflicted on taking a daily vitamin or not. Most people tell me they prefer just eating nutritious meals and forgoing a supplement. Many people tell me they just don’t believe in multivitamins. I know that while it is BEST to get everything you...
The Scoop on an ACV Diet
Please note that before anyone changes their diet that they should speak to their doctor about their health goals and their desire to use ACV to reach them. Losing weight is a cumulative process involving one’s dietary consumption, lifestyle, fitness/activity levels,...
Cauliflower Rice vs Rice
I have tried cauliflower "rice" with other curries and I really didn't notice too much of a difference in taste. If you are a rice fanatic and you need your rice daily, you will definitely notice a difference - but consider swapping it out occasionally for nutritious...
Lowering Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 Americans are affected with high blood pressure (hypertension); and according to the latest study, it seems that vegetarian diets may protect against hypertension and help manage this stage before progressing into a more advanced stage (cardiac issues)....
