May is Celiac Awareness Month and while many people choose gluten-free foods as a lifestyle choice, they may not understand the seriousness of celiac disease. An estimated 3 million people in the United States have celiac disease – that’s 1 in 133 people; and only 10% of them have been diagnosed. Celiac disease is an autoimmune […]
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Eggs: Are They Good For You?
I am happy to share this guest blog post by Alanna Waldron. She is a wonderful Registered Dietitian, currently living in Los Angeles, who has a real passion for food. Here website “Eat Real Food” is where you will find her latest healthy recipes, inspirations and foodie finds! To spread the Easter spirit, this post is […]
Is A Food Additive Destroying Your Gut?
CARRAGEENAN, a commonly used food additive, is an indigestible polysaccharide that is extracted from red algae, and is most commonly used in food as a thickener or stabilizer. Although derived from a natural source, carrageenan appears to be particularly destructive to the digestive system, triggering an immune response causing inflammation, gut irritation, lesions, and even […]
National Nutrition Month: Enjoy the taste of eating right
March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” Nutrition should be an on-going discussion of education, healthy eating options, and access to healthy food. Good nutrition is not about eating bland, boring, or unsatisfying food – actually it’s quite the opposite. I would like to share the […]
Vegetarian Southwestern Casserole
I love this recipe. It’s full of flavor and color! This can be eaten great as is or scooped up with chips. In addition to it being tasty it is also good for you!
Crock-Pot Moroccan Stew
This recipe is so simple to prepare and will make your house smell wonderful! It is great served over quinoa or rice. For this recipe I used whatever vegetables I had on hand, which included carrots and kale. You can add in other vegetables as well like yellow and red peppers, cauliflower, squash or sweet […]
12 Superfoods for Heart Health
February marks the 10th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement. The movement aims to educate women about the seriousness of heart disease, which includes both strokes and heart attacks. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans Heart disease is the #1 killer of women Heart disease kills more women than […]
Coconut Lime Tofu Bowl
This vegetarian dish is filled with protein, whole grains and flavor! This recipe serves four people and only takes 25-30 minutes to prepare from start to finish!
Lentil Loaf with BBQ Sauce
This Meatless Monday recipe is great for any day of the week! It is vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free! An excellent serving of whole-grains, vegetables and protein and jam-packed with vitamins and minerals! To watch a video of the recipe being prepared click here!
Top 10 Ways to Eat Pomegranate Seeds!
Recently I wrote a post on the 5 Reasons I Love Pomegranates and how to de-seed the wonderful superfood. Now that you know why pomegranates are so super, I would like to share some ideas on how to incorporate the seeds into your meals and snacks! To enjoy the fresh arils (pomegranate seeds) you can […]
