Don’t fear fat! Fat has gotten a bad reputation over the last several decades, and the presence of quality fats in our diets has dramatically diminished. Low fat diets and low fat foods became popular in the 1980’s as fat was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Like many parents, I face the daily challenge of trying to get my children to eat healthy. Breakfast and dinner are more easily controlled, but lunches can be tricky as they are the one meal our children oftentimes eat away from home and out of sight.
Nutrition CPR’s Breakfast Smoothie.
I recently listened to author and physician Dr. Carolyn Dean’s podcast on The Miracle of Magnesium. She reminded me of the importance of this incredible mineral.
Coconut is one of the latest foods to gain popularity in the US, but its health benefits have long been established. Botanically, the coconut fruit is a drupe, not a true nut and its uses are quite versatile from commercial, industrial to domestic areas. The coconut fruit is linked to the following health benefits:
Spring is finally here! The season change brings new fresh produce options to our plates. Asparagus is a spring vegetable that is highly nutritious and beneficial to your health and has many reasons why it should be included in your diet this season.
Do you remember the Chia Pet? Did you know that the popular 1980’s terra-cotta figurines use the edible Chia seeds to grow the sprouted plants?
B-vitamins have multiple functions in the body and they are essential for overall health. Their responsibilities include: mental and nervous system health, energy levels, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
If you suffer from migraines, you will do/try anything to alleviate the pain. Symptoms can include throbbing pain, nausea and vomiting, light, sound and smell sensitivity and vision problems. Regardless of your symptom, anyone who has experienced a migraine will agree, they are debilitating.