The Many Benefits of Eating High Fiber

The Many Benefits of Eating High Fiber

If your diet is rich in fiber, you're probably eat fairly healthy. Most foods that are inherently rich in fiber are good for us in many, many ways. Most of us, however, don't get nearly enough of the rough stuff. In the US, fiber intake hovers somewhere between 10 and...
Amazing Everyday Foods Your Body Will Love

Amazing Everyday Foods Your Body Will Love

Almost every unprocessed food has inherent nutritional value. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, the right foods do a great job keeping your body healthy. Check out how these common conditions can be aided by some superstar everyday foods. Lower Cholesterol A recent...
An Easy Recipe for a Perfectly Simple and Healthy Snack: Hummus

An Easy Recipe for a Perfectly Simple and Healthy Snack: Hummus

I think of hummus as a protein-powered condiment that can be used as a spread over burgers and sandwiches, or scooped into a big bowl with a colorful bowl of vegetables. Commonly made with tahini and olive oil (more on that later), hummus is truly a simple and healthy...
Discretionary Calories

Discretionary Calories

Sunday morning I met a few girlfriends for brunch. We have a standing date, every six weeks, to catch up and enjoy some good food. Six weeks may sounds like a long stretch, but throw work, kids and travel into the mix and those six weeks fly by. Our restaurant of...
Chicken Vegetable Curry: Eat it up and reap the benefits!

Chicken Vegetable Curry: Eat it up and reap the benefits!

I love curry. I could probably eat something with curry every day. The recipe below, Chicken Vegetable Curry, is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it!  It seems like people fall into one of three different camps when it comes to this spice: 1)      They like it 2)     ...
Super Food Trail Mix Combinations

Super Food Trail Mix Combinations

One minute. That's about all the time it would take to grab a handful of a few of your favorite trail mix-able ingredients, throw them into a bag and call it a day.  To save a little time, I put together a list of a few great ingredients that can be mixed and matched...
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