We all know that eating fruits and vegetables are beneficial for many reasons. Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy and feeling energized. They are full of vitamins our bodies need. They are low in calories and high in phytochemicals. As we plan our holiday meals, we should try to incorporate many plant based dishes with minimal additional fats. At parties, […]
Read moreWith cold and flu season here, strengthen your immune system with lots of cruciferous vegetables. I especially like to roast Brussel sprouts in garlic and olive oil for 30 minutes! http://www.dole.com/Articles/Broccoli-vs-oral-cancer
Read moreHere is a healthier version of pumpkin pie for those with dairy and gluten allergies. “Forks Over Knives” is a terrific plant based organization! http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/pumpkin-parfait-with-cashew-vanilla-cream/
Read moreWith only two months left in 2016, we want to end the year full of energy and fitting our holiday clothing! This short list in the link below will help you continue to gain that “grit” you need to finish the year well. I especially like the small chart here that shows just how much walking or running we need […]
Read moreThe last two months of the year can be very challenging for many of us. The weight gained between now and the New Year could take months to work off. For each 3,500 excess calories consumed (over your regular daily needs), your body could store 1 pound of body fat. Many of us might easily get this calorie excess on […]
Read moreFall is here and pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkins are full of nutrients our bodies need. Here is a sweet way to incorporate pumpkin into your holiday menus. You can substitute a few of the ingredients in this recipe to make it gluten and nut free if you need to. http://www.dole.com/recipes/p/Pumpkin-spice-frozen-swirl
Read moreWith Halloween around the corner, here is another reason to stay away from fake sugars and sugar in general. Diet sodas are terrible for our health. Here is a quick summary from Dole about one of the reasons that fake sugars are not healthy for you. Studies have shown that diet sodas do not help people lose weight and they […]
Read moreEvery week I read more and more studies that confirm that a plant-based diet is beneficial in lowering levels of chronic inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is very detrimental to our health. Please take a moment to read this article from Dole and I’ve included a link to their creative kitchen site. http://www.dole.com/Articles/Anti-Inflammatory-plants http://www.dole.com/Articles/creative-kitchen
Read moreChickpeas have so many health benefits. Here is a quick recipe to try at lunchtime. — Chickpeas Make a Surprisingly Good Tuna Salad Substitute // Lifehacker
Read moreDr. Cary Nelson, M.D. has summarized some of the benefits of bone broths very well in the short list I have included here. I make bone broths on a weekly basis and try to consume them throughout the year. Making bone broth is a very inexpensive way to stay healthy and feel great during the cold and flu season! Here […]
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