I know many health conscious people, who are still damaging their health (increasing cholesterol, fertilizing cancer cells, clogging arteries) by eating foods with trans fats.  Worse yet, they are feeding it to their children. Have no fear, though. 
There is an easy way to know whether a food has trans fats.  I’ll teach you. If you see […]

Popularity: 40% [?]

The recession is wreaking havoc on many lives and can snowball into poor health habits. 
At a time when no one can afford to be sick, it may be even more important for you now to keep your health a priority.
Consider this: When Which?, a non-profit consumer watchdog, asked UK residents about their dietary habits, […]

Popularity: 39% [?]

 It is known that food additives  (dyes and preservatives) affect our mood and behavior (ask any teacher and they can tell you who brought the healthy lunch and whose was filled with dyes and preservatives). 
In fact, some social workers will not take on cases of children with ADHD/ADD/Anxiety/Autism if parents are unwilling to remove food additives […]

Popularity: 67% [?]

Check out this website: www.labelwatch.com
 
This is a way to decipher the complex list of additives and ingredients found on every food label in the grocery store.
 
Labelwatch.com is the first and only informational website that allows consumers to go beyond the fancy package, and actually understand what’s really inside.
 
You can look up your favorite foods […]

Popularity: 31% [?]

Believe it or not, caffeine is the world’s top recreational drug. Like any drug, there are side effects to its use, especially chronic habitual use. As a coffee lover, I would love to bury my head in the sand about what I am about to share, but I know you would want to be informed.  Here’s the […]

Popularity: 17% [?]

As kids head back to school and schedules are again filled with nightly activities, here is a quick, yummy (and not to mention, healthy) dinner for your family that won’t leave them saying “not chicken again….”
 “Breaded” Lemon Chicken 

6 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Store bought lemon or lemon pepper marinade
½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup ground […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

Antioxidants Any substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen) such as that caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that attack molecules by capturing electrons and thus modifying chemical structures. Antioxidants may possibly reduce the risks of cancer and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Antioxidants clearly slow the progression of AMD. Antioxidants are […]

Popularity: 13% [?]

As you begin harvesting your garden and wonder what in the world to do with the abundance of the fruits (and veggies) of your labor, keep in mind one of my favorite ways to use garden veggies – grill them!
 
No matter what favorite summer veggie comes out of your garden, grill it.
 
There’s no wrong way […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

This is one of my favorite breakfasts, especially during the summer.  During winter months, I use frozen berries.  Enjoy!
½ c. blueberries
5 Strawberries
½ banana sliced
1 ½ T protein powder
1 T Flax seed meal
1 T sliced almonds
2 T uncooked oatmeal
1 T granola (optional)
 
Mash blueberries, strawberries, and bananas in a bowl using a potato masher.  Add protein powder, […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

Before you reach for the afternoon jelly bean, learn what is happening with sugar enters the body.

Energy Highs and Lows
When we consume foods high in sugar (glucose), the glucose enters the bloodstream, quickly causing blood sugars to rise.

The pancreas responds by secreting insulin which then causes a surge of sugars to enter the cells […]

Popularity: 17% [?]