In honor of National Cholesterol Education Month my last blog post, Cholesterol: The Facts, was dedicated to cholesterol. Now I want to talk about cholesterol lowering foods. The best way to improve your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease is to change your diet and lifestyle. Eat a whole foods, plant-based diet and […]
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Cholesterol: The Facts
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. We often hear about good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol and which foods will raise or lower cholesterol, but what exactly is cholesterol? What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) that is found in foods containing animal products or bi-products, like meat or dairy. Fruits and vegetables do not […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Seed Jam
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam has become a must-have in my refrigerator! As I mentioned in my last post, Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam is a much healthier alternative to store-bought jam. I love chia seed jam because it is so easy to make and it’s also healthy! There is no cooking, no canning, no pectin and only natural […]
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam – 3 Flavors!
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam is a much healthier alternative to store-bought jam. This jam is one of the easiest recipes to make! No cooking, no canning, no pectin and only natural ingredients! This super-easy and very healthy jam is made with just berries, a little natural sweetener (if any) and chia seeds! That’s it! Traditional […]
What a Beautiful Kiwano! (aka the Horned Melon)
During a recent trip to the grocery store I came across an odd looking fruit that I had never seen before. I picked it up to explore further and was pricked by its spiky horns. I had never seen such a fruit and knew I needed to try it! After taking the kiwano home and […]
Maradol Papaya
There are two types of papaya commonly sold in grocery stores: Mexican and Hawaiian. Today we are going to talk about Mexican papaya also known as a Maradol papaya or a Caribbean red papaya. Maradol papaya is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol; however, is a rich source of phytochemicals, minerals, and vitamins!
The Coconut Oil Miracle (Book Review)
The Coconut Oil Miracle, 5th Edition, by Bruce Fife is a must read! Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil. Bruce Fife provides all the answers about commons myths and misconceptions about coconut oil. We have heard countless times that saturated fats are […]
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
15 Reasons to Love Dragon Fruit! 1. SUPERFOOD. One dragon fruit is only about 60 calories and 80% water. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, while low in calories and rich in fiber, this fruit is definitely a superfood! 2. DIGESTION & METABOLISM. Since it is high in fiber this fruit is optimal for digestive health and may […]
Jicama
Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-ma) is an edible root that resembles a turnip. It is part of the legume family and is also known as a yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato. Jicama is in season from December to June. Jicama has thin brown skin and crisp, juicy, white flesh that is mild in flavor. It’s flavor […]
Food Revolution Day 2014
Today marks the third annual Food Revolution Day! Food Revolution Day, organized by the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, is a global day of action for people everywhere to come together to celebrate real food and learn where it comes from and how to cook it!
