What is the deal with the term SUPERFOODS? If you eat them can you leap tall buildings with a single bound? Or, does your brain have special powers, and you can actually read other people’s minds? Actually, the definition, per the Oxford dictionary is somewhat wishy-washy: a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially […]
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This trio of cold-water fish packs a mighty anti-inflammation and brain-power punch to your diet because they contain the superfood gold-standard of Omega 3 fatty acids, EPA/DHA. Two simple picture metaphors can help you understand their importance: EPA/DHA acts as a fire extinguisher for chronic inflammation in your body. Remember that chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s […]
EPA/DHA, jalapeño, kale, polenta, preserved tomato sauce, sardines, wild-caught salmon
I always think of Rodney Dangerfield when I think of the Allium Family of Vegetables, comprised of onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, green onions and chives. His famous saying “I don’t get no respect” resonates with this clan because they truly possess a powerhouse of health qualities AND taste, but they usually remain in the […]
beets, cauliflower, garlic, grass-fed butter, leeks, red onions, roasted shrimp, shallots
Korean Kimchi would be in the category of a “super-duper” health food. Not only are the ingredients all cancer and heart disease fighters, i.e. cabbage, green onions, onions and garlic but because it is a fermented food it also boosts your immune system by inoculating your gut with good bacteria. It is estimated that your gut is greater than […]
cabbage, ferment, fish sauce, grain, green onions, kimchi, Korean Chile powder, legume
Berries are the go-to fruits for dieting because their sugar count is relatively low with a high fiber count. They all contain anthocyanins, water soluble plant pigments which are responsible for their deep, vibrant colors of red, blue and purple. Those colors are also indicators of the star status they have relating to their high […]
blueberry, buttermilk, panna cotta
So what do you think of when you hear the word CANCER? I personally think of these cancer cells without boundaries: Okay, now we know what the enemy looks like. How do we fight it? One way to fight it is with the ally of a family that can make a difference, the CRUCIFEROUS FAMILY. […]
bok choy, Brussels Sprouts, caesar salad, Chinese Five-Spice, fish sauce, freekah, kale, swiss chard
I know, the traditional comfort foods are usually what you think of when you truly want a little comfort from the big ol’ bad world we live in. Traditional comfort foods meaning lots of buttery or fried refined carbs, fried and breaded meats and maybe throw in a starchy vegetable, i.e. corn. Do I have […]
Brussels Sprouts, freekah, garlic, grass-fed butter, onion, red pepper, shallot, wild-caught salmon
Whole grains and legumes should be an important part of the majority of your meals. Not only do they offer you important B vitamins and magnesium (legumes) but their fiber and protein punch over white flour products and rice leaves you with that satiated feeling after a meal that keeps you from coming back for […]
Chimichurri, Chinese Five-Spice, coconut oil, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, freekah, garlic, grass-fed burgers, pork, porridge, port, quinoa, tilapia, Vietnamese
Are you happy with where you are right now with your health, lifestyle and even the way you look? I am celebrating my 60thbirthday this year (little secret, Randy is too), so my priorities have definitely changed! One of my main concerns as a young adult all the way through to motherhood was to feel I […]
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Are you as absolutely confused (as I was) about which are the healthiest oils to use when cooking for you and your family, specifically those heart healthy fats? Unfortunately, heart disease still weighs in at #1 in the world so it’s always a hot news topic. And as you know, the news cycle seems to […]
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