Food
How can broccoli be your secret weapon for aging gracefully?
Yes….another reason to eat your broccoli! A recent study in Cell Metabolism by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine unveiled a compound found in natural foods like broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, and edamame that can reverse aging cell behaviors and make them act younger. NMN, crucial for the body, is derived from niacin-rich foods. An…
Read MoreCan Intermittent Fasting Reduce Inflammation?
Let’s Start with the basics- What is Intermittent Fasting? There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss, anti-inflammation, and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegetarian, vegan, DASH, Mediterranean, etc. But today, let’s talk about an oldie but a goody: intermittent fasting. Or, as the cool…
Read MoreChoose Wisely: Picking a Healthy Tomato Sauce
Learn something ‘Good For You’ today Give those labels a quick once-over and focus on the important stuff! By zeroing in on the key details, you can snag the perfect goodies without turning into a grocery aisle wanderer! For jarred tomato sauce: Serving sizes are usually 1/2 cup Goal-less than 250 mg of Sodium per…
Read MoreHere’s why I personally eat and recommend seafood
It’s no secret that seafood is anti-inflammatory and good for your heart and your brain, but you’ve probably also heard that some people should avoid certain types. This is true. Of course, if you’re allergic to seafood, you should avoid it altogether. If you’re at higher risk for foodborne illness, you should avoid certain types…
Read MoreKeep Your Salad Anti-Inflammatory
Nothing elevates a salad to “yum” status quite like a tasty 😋 flavorful dressing. Keep the healthy value of your salad by making your own with anti-inflammatory oils like avocado and olive oil. Making your own salad dressing is a simple, cost-effective, and great way to control additives, like sugar and preservatives, that might be…
Read MoreRoasting Asparagus Perfectly Easy!
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Read MoreTips for Healthy Grilling
Pick your Protein Choose fish, skinless chicken breast, and leaner cuts of meat to avoid excess fat, which can cause flames and smoke. The recommended serving size of animal protein is about 6 ounces. Divide or cut your proteins into serving sizes before placing them on the grill. For grilling larger cuts of animal proteins,…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year, Zucchini Season
Well, it’s that time of year when everyone’s home garden has a bumper crop of zucchini, and even if you do not have a garden, you have a friend, loved one, co-worker, or neighbor who has come to you with an arm full of this great green squash. Do not despair. Recipes to the rescue!…
Read MoreCrunchy Peach Pots
For breakfast or an anytime snack. (Vegan option included) Recipe Ingredients 1 peach peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 5.3-ounce container Greek Yogurt ( or coconut yogurt for vegan option) 2 tbsp puffed/popped quinoa 1 tsp honey (replace with maple syrup for vegan option) 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (optional) Method In a short glass layer…
Read MoreEgg Soldiers (without toast!)
A much healthier way to enjoy your eggs Ingredients 1 soft-boiled egg 5 spears of steamed asparagus OR steamed green beans Method Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and serve with the steamed asparagus or green beans for dipping.
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