Meatless Mondays were a huge bust in our house. My husband moved the food around on his plate and asked, where’s the meat? After dinner he proceeded to grab a bag of potato chips because he was still hungry. Not exactly what I was going for. But anyone who knows me, knows I’m pretty hard …
Omega-3 vs Omega-6
Omega-3s and Omega-6s are named essential fats because our bodies need them to function, but we cannot produce them. 1,2 The ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s in the American diet has change drastically over the last 50+ years. I believe, this is one reason for the rise in cancer and other diseases. According to Servan-Schreiber, …
New Find!
I stumbled across this at Sprouts and thought I would try it. It is a great thirst quencher on a hot summer day! Bonus Benefits: It’s made with Green Tea Improves your gut health Adds probiotics to your diet Increases flavonoids and phytochemical intake A great substitute for soda, sweet tea or other sugary drinks …
Love Today
Early on, a close friend allowed me the time and space to process my husband’s new illness. She and I are both in healthcare and both had experience working with patients who had brain tumors. The gravity of the diagnosis was not lost on us. She cried with me and went through the “what ifs” …
Avoiding Sharp Peaks: Sugar and Glycemic Index
You’ve started increasing your vegetable intake, your eating sprouts and you might even be juicing. Now what? Now it’s time to look at the other foods and beverages your consuming. You have probably heard over the years that sugar feeds cancer. Its not just sugar from candy and sodas. We have to also look out …
Sneaking in the Veggies: Great Find!
First of all, I have to say I have zero affiliation with Cal-Organic except that I have been buying a crazy amount of their new Rainbow Carrot Chips. This is my new find that I am super excited about. I found them at two local big chain grocery stores so they should be pretty available …
Getting all the Nutrients: Juicing
You’re probably wondering how are you ever going to get 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in! One easy way to pack in several servings is by juicing. I bet you’re thinking you don’t want to drink the green stuff. Trust me as a former nose turner upper, it is pretty amazing how once you …
The Power of Fruits and Vegetables
I grew up eating fruits and vegetables pretty regularly and learned at an early age my love for growing them. My Grandparents and parents fostered this love of gardening. A cherry tomato picked right off the vine and popped in your mouth is so rewarding and delicious. So, it was rather shocking to me when …
A Cup of Tea?
A cup of tea, or three! In China and Japan green tea has been known for thousands of years to promote health. My interest in green tea was peaked very early on when it was said to be singled out by the National Institute of Health “as the most promising alternative agent warranting further research” …
Why should I eat these tiny sprouts?
To be honest this is an uphill battle in our household. My husband often says, “Don’t ruin my food with those, give them to me and I will just eat them.” So, he eats it by the handful just before diving into his dinner. He isn’t one for green stuff, but slowly he is coming …