Category Archives: FOOD
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
In the late 5th Century, Hippocrates wrote “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” as part of the Hypocrites oath. It’s a shame how we’ve become a society that relies on little pills for even the most … Continue reading
9 Winter Foods for Healthy, Beautiful Skin
Even though you’re likely baring less skin during the winter months, it’s still important to pay attention to your skin. As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor of EatingWell magazine I know that what you eat can provide a … Continue reading
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Power Salads
Mizuna One of the mildest mustard greens, mizuna — often found in mesclun mixes — is high in immune-boosting vitamin C, folate and iron. It also contains powerful glucosinolates — antioxidants linked to decreased cancer risk, says Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D., … Continue reading
Flaxseed!
I take a tablespoon a day. Flaxseed oil is very high in essential fatty acids. It contains omega-3 essential fatty acid, known as alpha linoleic acid. Alpha linoleic acid is the precursor to two other omega-3 essential fatty acids, which … Continue reading
Give rind a chance.
I posted a while back about the nutritional value of the pineapple core/heart. In that same vein, I’d love for you to consider watermelon rind. The rind is actually a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Magnesium, … Continue reading
The day after…
Okay so now you have leftover turkey for weeks. Everyone had a pass to feast yesterday, but now the challenge is to figure out how to eat your leftovers…with less calories than you had yesterday. Unfortunately, we all know what … Continue reading
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It’s Squash…It’s Spaghetti…IT’S SPAGHETTI SQUASH.
My wife cooked this last week, using her grandmother’s marinara recipe and I was shocked at how much I really enjoyed it. The texture is a bit crunchier than you’re used to with traditional pasta, but it’s also much lower … Continue reading
Have a (pineapple) heart
I was born on the island of Java, so I’m used to cherishing the core (or heart) of the pineapple as delicacy. I like to cut out and isolate the core, then sprinkle a little sea salt or sometimes even … Continue reading
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The Dark Side of Vitamin Water
Coca-Cola defends lawsuit against its product “vitaminwater” by claiming that “no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking vitaminwater was a healthy beverage.” Now here’s something you wouldn’t expect. Coca-Cola is being sued by a non-profit public interest group, on … Continue reading
Local Honey Does the Body Good
I know that I’m not the only one suffering from allergies this Summer. I generally try to avoid medication because they either wind me up like a spastic toy or immediately knock me out cold. Either way, I hate the … Continue reading
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