Japanese researchers have found that increasing dietary fiber can help prevent childhood obesity. After analyzing dietary data and questionnaires of 5,600 boys and girls (aged 10-11 years), the researchers reported their findings in the journal Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: “Total… Continue Reading
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My Top 5 Favorite Nutrient-Packed Seeds!
“Going to seed” is a popular idiom expressed when someone or something wears out or becomes shabby. When I go to seed it has a distinctly different meaning: I am adding seeds to my diet! Seeds tend to… Continue Reading
Satisfying, High-Fat Snacks for Better Health!
According to snack food industry sources, people are snacking more these days because of “frenzied” lives that lead to on-the-go-eating and a tendency to substitute meals with several smaller snacks. Would you believe that such snacking accounts for… Continue Reading
A Healthy Gut for a Healthy You
Digestive health plays a major role in our overall state of health. As we learn more about inflammation, we better understand the interconnectedness of our various bodily systems… Our hearts and guts are closely affiliated, especially when manifesting… Continue Reading
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a fantastic source of fiber, which is a mainstay for cancer prevention, cardiovascular wellness and overall health. Because they are low-glycemic, chickpeas don’t require much insulin for their digestion; hence they also are… Continue Reading
Super-Fiber Mediterranean Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable stew. It’s a dish that you can serve time and again, knowing that it has an alphabet of Mediterranean healing foods that range from basil to zucchini. It does require a little bit… Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Asparagus
Loaded with nutrients like folic acid and vitamin C, which help prevent hardening of the arteries, asparagus is also one of the best foods to help our bodies make glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that we need to protect… Continue Reading
Healthy, Easy Guac & “Chips”
When paired with fresh, organic vegetables instead of deep-fried tortilla chips, this guacamole is one of the healthiest dishes you can eat! Packed with nutrients like glutathione, vitamin E and potassium, satiating avocados can increase absorption of beta… Continue Reading