Reposted from February 4, 2015 How often do you buy food just to see it go bad before it gets eaten. Check out these food saver tips to help keep your food fresh longer. Bananas Put saran wrap around the stems of the bananas to keep them from going bad Bread Of course you can […]
Reposted from January 28, 2015 Soy has long been believed to be a health food. For many vegetarians, it’s their main source of protein. It’s also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas. Soy, furthermore, has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as […]
Reposted from January 22, 2014 Warning salmon lovers–the following is graphic and may be offensive and upsetting to some of you. The fish you thought was a heart-healthy option may be more a whale of a tale. Unfortunately, the demand has created mass production more of Frankenfish than those amazing pink fish we all imagine […]
Reposted from January 6, 2015 We all know that sugar isn’t good for us but many of us believe we can just exercise it off. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. We’re eating more and more of it every year. Dr. Mehmet Oz says that “The average person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year-compared to […]
Reposted from December 18, 2014 I am asked this question all of the time. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors never took vitamins and they seemed healthier without the hundreds of diseases that seem to plague today’s society. This is true. They got most of their nutrition from their food. These days, however, we can’t […]
Reposted from December 10, 2014 I love coconut oil. It’s the fat that can make you thin as well as energize you. Yes, this saturated fat makes you thin. It’s very easy for your body to digest as it doesn’t need to be broken down like other fats. This way, it is immediately absorbed and […]
Reposted from December 3, 2014 The French Paradox I was lucky enough to “cross the pond” over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit my daughter who is studying abroad in London. (Rachel is actually turning 21 today-Happy Birthday!) We ended up in Paris where not only the language was different, but the culture as well. A […]
Reposted from November 18, 2014 Thankful for the Sweeter Things in Life While most of us are preparing for the big Food Fest, you can still indulge in delicious home-baked goodies that are still delicious, sweet and satisfying. What they are missing are things you won’t notice at all– sugar and wheat flour. To […]
Reposted from November 5, 2014 I was innocently about to drink what I thought was a glass of flavored seltzer. However, when I took a sip, it was incredibly sweet and I instantly knew it wasn’t what I thought it was. I had broken my own rule by not reading the ingredients. The bottle looked […]
Reposted from October 29, 2014 Get that blood flowing. Improving blood circulation has so many benefits. The blood is what carries oxygen and nutrients to your cells and organs. The better the movement of blood, the more nourishment your body will receive thereby enhancing your immune system and even your lymphatic system. First, the body […]