Food For Thought: ‘Tis the Season for Sweet Potatoes
At Thanksgiving, many will serve up a dish of sweet potatoes for their dinner. And I encourage you all to shop your farmer’s market for the freshest sweet potatoes out there. They are in peak season...
View ArticleFood For Thought: Healthy Results You Can ‘See’ With Kale
I love shopping at the Farmer’s Markets this time of year. There are so many new vegetables available, many of which may intimidate most of us. In comes Kale. Looks simple, like lettuce, and it’s dark...
View ArticleFood For Thought: Papayas Can Help You Breath Easier
Papayas are rich in beta carotene that’s what gives it its rich orange color. Beta carotene is converted into Vitamin A and provides anti-oxidant protection. They are an excellent source of natural...
View ArticleFood For Thought: Eggs Pack Powerful Nutrition Into Each Bite
Eggs have had a bad wrap and many of you avoid them because you believe eggs will raise your cholesterol. When in fact studies have shown that it’s an intake of saturated fat, not cholesterol in foods...
View ArticleChips You Can Dip Into Without the Guilt
Everyone loves potato chips, and yes they are my guilty pleasure from time to time. Obviously the best potato chips are the ones you make at home, but really who has time for that? Not me! Enter in my...
View ArticleFood For Thought: Eating for the Love of Chocolate
Happy Valentine’s Day! This day means many things to different people but for most of us, I bet it is the one day we can indulge in chocolate and not feel guilty. But first why is it that so many...
View ArticleFood for Thought: Start Your Day Right with an Egg Muffin
Many people skip breakfast either because they are in a rush or they simply don’t like to eat in the morning. But skipping this important meal can throw off your blood sugar levels for the rest of the...
View ArticleFOOD for THOUGHT: Hormones and Headaches
Are you one of the estimated 40 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches? Headaches are one of the leading causes of missed work or school. Maybe you’ve tried every over the counter remedy...
View ArticleFood For Thought: Bok Choy Shows Promise in Fighting Cancer
Can we eat to starve cancer? Eating certain foods for halting the growth of cancer-feeding blood vessels could be key to treating tumors, according to Dr. William Li, head of the Angiogenesis...
View ArticleFOOD FOR THOUGHT: Help Stop GMOs
We are on the verge of winning the fight to eradicate GMOs (Genetic Modified Organisms) from the U.S. food supply. A California ballot initiative has been launched that requests a mandatory GMO...
View ArticleFood For Thought: A Thanksgiving Dish You Will Relish
When planning a Thanksgiving dinner, many cooks focus on the turkey and stuffing, perhaps the vegetable and potatoes. But when it comes to the cranberry sauce they default to the simplicity of opening...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....