"Cinco de Avocado"
There’s a lot of discussion about avocados lately – since the US gets 80% of our avocados from Mexico and if a wall is built or the...
The Ideal Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
Omega-3s and omega-6s are known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). The word “essential” indicates that our bodies cannot produce these...
Popular Diets: Which is Right for You?
The idea that there is a "one-size-fits-all" food plan out there couldn't be further from the truth. Fad diets will come and go, but...
Understanding Food Labels
Are food labels becoming confusing to you? Here are some things you should know before your next trip to the grocery store! Here is the...
Using Spices for Flavor and Health: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series on herbs and spices that you can add to your daily cooking routine to enhance your health. Cayenne...
Using Spices for Flavor and Health: Part 1
Herbs and spices are very important for our health and they add wonderful flavor to our foods. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series on...
Benefits of Cruciferous Veggies
Cruciferous vegetables, also referred to as brassica vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients that are associated...
Fats Are Not the Enemy
Fats are one of the three macronutrients our bodies need to function properly. Fats provide 9 calories per gram, which is more than...
Fats: Why You Should Love Them
In the 1990’s Americans latched onto a low-fat diet in response to research that indicated that reducing dietary fat would be the magic...
Heart Healthy Foods
Taking good care of your heart is something everyone should be cognizant of. There are a variety of heart healthy foods that are easy...
Top 10 Herbs Everyone Should Eat
Rosemary They look like mini pine trees and can be used for a variety of dishes, like poultry, to enhance flavor. Rosemary helps to...
Top 10 Foods Everyone Should Eat
Celery Celery is high in Vitamin K, which is often an unknown vitamin. It plays a role in bone health and the body’s coagulation process...
