Archive for the ‘Disease Prevention’ Category

Pesto-palooza!

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Summer always brings a bounty of fresh vegetables that leave us scrambling for ways to use them all. Quick & easy recipes are the focus this month. We'll maximize the taste while boosting your diet with nourishing food that will not only taste great, it will help fight disease too. Herbs Are Vegetables Too Herbs are the ...Read More...

Simple Summer Eating

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

We're in the dog days of summer. Time for a little healthy inspiration. All this month, we'll load you up with recipes that take advantage of the season's healthy bounty. Talk about eating your way healthy! Every bite is delicious and supplies the nutrients we need for disease prevention and overall good health. Did you ...Read More...

Summer’s Healthy Perks

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Summer gives us a bounty of fresh fruits & vegetables. A walk through your local farmer's market is like a trip to a candy store: all bright colors and fresh flavors. The bonus? All of summer's "candy" is good for you too! All month, we'll load you up with delicious recipes that make the most of ...Read More...

Planting Super Hero Seeds

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

We're wrapping up a month of Super Hero Foods (check out previous postings here , here , here, and also here). This week, we focus on the good things that come in small packages: seeds You've probably heard about flax seeds and their health benefits: they're high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making them important ...Read More...

Drink Your Super Hero

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

We've been eating Super Hero Foods all month. Time for a drink! Our drink of choice? Tea. Health Benefits We love tea for its antioxidant super powers. Tea contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that have the ability to destroy cell-damaging free radicals. The potential for tea to be an effective player in the fight against cancer, heart disease, ...Read More...

Spicy Super Heroes

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

All this month we're talking about Super Hero Foods: some common and not-so-common foods that are easy to eat and incredibly good for you. This week's focus is on ginger and turmeric. Getting to Know Them You may have seen sliced pickled ginger in a Japanese restaurant. Did you ever think about cooking with it yourself? Ginger ...Read More...

Super Heroes From The Sea

Saturday, July 9th, 2011

July is Super Hero Food Month! We introduced the topic last time with the crucifer family members (read all about them here). This time, we're making a splash with some super heroes that come from the sea. Yes, we’re talking about seaweed. Stay with me. Sea vegetables are incredibly nutritious foods, some of which you probably ...Read More...

Super (Duper) Heroes

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

There are foods and then there are Super Hero Foods. As you might have guessed, we want as many of the Super Heroes in our diet as possible. All this month we'll take a look at some of the most super-duper foods for you plus provide recipes to make eating them as easy as possible. What's ...Read More...