Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’

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...

I’m Screamin’ For Ice Cream!

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

It's summer. It's hot. I can hear the jingle-jangle of the ice cream truck outside my window. Do I want to eat ice cream every single day until winter? You bet. Will I? Nope. Just doesn't fit into my eating plans. Oh sure, I'll treat myself once or twice a week to some really good ice cream ...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...

Soup with a side of Salad

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

This month, we’re taking a look at why & how to eat more vegetables. The “why” is easy: they’re nutritional powerhouses that will help you lose weight and fight off diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. The “how” may be a little more challenging if you’re not a fan of vegetables. Here are ...Read More...

Curing Cancer: What You Do Matters

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Mike Tyson In my last posting, I mentioned the randomness of my cancer diagnosis. While bad things will happen to people who take care of themselves, that doesn’t mean we can ditch our healthy habits with the attitude that it just doesn’t matter what we do. ...Read More...