Healthy Egg Nog Recipe
Samantha PerisSugar free, dairy free eggnog with a baby makin twist...yep, you heard that right. Holidays are just around the corner, and I for one am craving a little delicious nog. I try to steer clear of the commercial eggnog (non-organic dairy, that is loaded with refined sugar and often other unpronounceable ingredients). So I have been on a mission to make a healthy nutty nog substitute adding in a few...
Read more...Phytonutrients: The Healing Power of Plants
Paulette MillisWe all hear about the value of eating our fruits and veggies. Lets take a look at the power of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are from plants (phyto means from plants in Greek) and are neither vitamins nor minerals. Phytochemical simply means plant chemicals. Researchers estimate there are 30,000 to 50,000 of these, 1,000 of which have been isolated, and a mere 100 analyzed and tested....
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and Drink | Featured NutrientSmoothies and Shakes On The Go!
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsWe know that while you are pressed for time, you try to stay on top of healthy eating. In this busy world it can be hard to know how to do both. What could be simpler than drinking your fruits and vegetables for a meal? In this article, you will learn how to make a delicious shake in just minutes that will not pack on unintentional pounds. There is frequent talk in the nutrition world ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkIs Coffee Healthy? The Debate Continues
Rachel HyndIs coffee really bad for us? Why has it gotten such a bad rap? In this article, I would like to make a case for this revered beverage so that coffee lovers can make informed choices about it and receive the health benefits (yes benefits!) it has to offer. Here is a brief history: The Arabica tree originates from Ethiopia. The green bean, from the tree, was ground and mix...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkFood And Music
Paulette MillisWe seem to enjoy many situations where food and music are combined. In fact music and food are often foundations of social events. Consider soft music playing in the background during family meal times; the special live music often playing while dining out; the outdoor festivals where food and music are the main attractions. Thank about pot lucks, dances, weddings, carnivals, street fairs,...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkLighten Up This Summer
Sarah WalkerAs summer approaches, a curious mood comes across us. We want to shed off the warm cozy feelings we wrap ourselves in over the winter, and pull on the light and fresh sensations of summer. The best way to do this is switch up the foods youre eating. By making a few quick switches to your diet, you can have a healthier, lighter summer ahead. Quick Switch #1 Switch potatoes for whole...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Food and DrinkHealthy Barbeque Ideas
Lucia MahoneyNothing spells summer quite like BBQ. Cold drinks on the patio, mouth-watering food on the grill and smiles all around! For those of us who live in a cold winter climate, basking in the warmth of the outdoors is a long-awaited treat. When we gather with family and friends, food inevitably becomes a focal point. However, too often these summer meals can revolve solely around greasy burgers,...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkIs Coffee Really Good For You?
Caroline MacDougallThe media is full of articles citing studies that claim coffee is good for you. Even nutritionists and healthy lifestyle editors have jumped on the bandwagon to let everyone know that they can drink as much coffee as they want without any negative health effects. But is this true? It is certainly the goal of public relations campaigns by the coffee industry to have you believe that unl...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkPotatoes: Healthy or Not?
Paulette MillisPotatoes are a vegetable, and contain the following nutrients, provided you eat the skin as well as the flesh: vitamins A, B, C, minerals potassium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium and some protein. With the skins on, they are a good source of fiber, 4.8 grams per medium potato and a healthy low fat carbohydrate, containing approximately 50 grams. Start making mashed potatoes with the skins ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkDisaster In Japan: Is Fish Safe To Eat?
Lisa TsakosFor years now, wild Pacificfish has been touted as being lower in contaminants than fish from other waters,but in the wake of the rising radiation levels from the Fukushima plant in Japan, many consumers are wondering if any ocean life is safe. On April 1, 2011, Food Safety Net reported that the amount of radioactive iodine-131 isotopes in samples taken just off the coast of the Pacifi...
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Kombucha Tea Health Benefits
Lisa BatsonKombucha has sprung up on the shelves of every big and small health food store over night. Dont get me wrong, I love it, and it always calms my nerves a...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkIs Coffee Bad For You?
Doug CookGrowing up I used to berate my mother for drinking coffee. When I was 16, I read a pamphlet on nutrition. I cant remember much more than two salient poi...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Drink | Food and NutritionEating Right For The Seasons
Katrina BertolJust like we change our clothing for the season, we need to change our food too. Traditional healing systems such as Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese M...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Eating | Food and Drink | Food and NutritionSpring Detox Plan
Naturally SavvySpring is the perfect time for a detox. The changing seasons and the signs of new life sprouting all around us inspire better eating, getting organized ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and Drink | Living Raw FoodsFennel Recipes
Joanne CapanoFennel, a vegetable common to the Mediterranean cuisine, is gaining popularity in kitchens worldwide. And its no wonder the unique, aromatic flavor of ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkFood and Sex: Aphrodisiac Foods
Kristen MehendaleWith Valentines Day just around the corner, theres no better time to start slipping some libido-enhancing foods into your (or your loved ones) dish. Her...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and DrinkHealthy & Easy Meal Toppers
Naturally SavvyMost people have a repertoire of about a dozen most often eaten meals. If your mealtime is suffering from a lack of culinary creativity, infuse your favorite...
Read more...CategoriesHealthy Eating | Food and Drink | Food and NutritionIt's A New Year! Dieting Do's and Don'ts
Naturally SavvyAt the start of each New Year we provide advice and inspiration for those resolving to shed a few pounds. This year were revealing our favorite list of ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and Drink | Weight ManagementHealthy Christmas Cakes
Paulette MillisIt is easy to make natural, uncooked or cooked fruit cakes for the holidays. First, stock up on dried fruits that have not been sulfured and sugared. Some he...
Read more...Healthy Thanksgiving Menu Swaps
Kristen MehendaleFor the sake of our consciences, it helps to write Thanksgiving off as one day of indulgence, though as we all know, it usually turns into a week of leftover...
Read more...The High Fructose Corn Syrup Debate
Doug CookOn an episode of Oprah, I watched in disbelief as Dr. Oz dipped his hand into a beaker of amber-colored liquid as thick as molasses. As he pulled his ha...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Food Labels | Food and Drink | Food and NutritionSpirulina: King of Raw Protein
Rachel HyndIn the raw food movement, the subject of adequate protein consumption is always up for debate. What is not up for debate though, is the current state ...
Read more...CategoriesLiving Raw Foods | Healthy Eating | Nutrition | Food and Drink | Food and NutritionHealth Benefits of Chocolate
Katrina BertolDid I make you all do a little dance in your seats? Lets talk about why I like chocolate. Whats the deal with this sinfully delicious food? Are the claim...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkHealthy Hot Drinks
Paulette MillisQuestion: Could you suggest a few ideas for healthy hot drinks? Now that the weather is cooler, I would like to change my usual winter hot drinks made ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkPacking a Healthy Picnic
Paulette MillisQ:Help! Its picnic season! How can I get away from all of those processed foods? A: With a little planning and preparation, picnics can be a lot of fun A...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkSeeds of Life: Chia, Flax, Hemp & Pumpkin
Naturally SavvySeeds are natures way of perpetuating the life of plants. They are also a crucial food source for birds, squirrels, livestock and other animals, especially d...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkVitamin Food Sources from A to K
Don GauvreauNearly everyone knows that you need adequate amounts of vitamins on a daily basis in order to maintain optimal health, but many people are still unfamiliar wi...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkRaise Your Spirits with Tryptophan
Claire FountainHere comes the sun. It seems spring is finally on its way, and as winter's chill takes its final bow and spring heralds a season of fresh awakenings and ne...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkOmega-3 Foods Don’t Add Up
Lisa TsakosNutritional trends come and go, but overwhelming evidence continues to support the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and this has consumers around the ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkThe Health Benefits of Tea
Katrina BertolTea can be warming, invigorating, soothing, and most importantly, health promoting. With thousands of varieties, tea is a versatile drink and great alternati...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkSuperfoods for Health & Energy
Katrina BertolWhile there is no single food that is perfect, there are many foods that are nutritional powerhouses and will definitely help you feel your best if you inclu...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkThe Natural Healing Powers of Green Tea
Rosel KimI propose a revised proverb: “A few cups of tea a day keep the doctors away.” The ancient Chinese first started drinking green tea more than 2000 years ago as ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkHealthy Eating Habits Simplified
Jill HillhouseFor some people healthy eating is complicated. In our quest for good health, we are bombarded with terms we may not fully understand. Words like antioxid...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkMany Milk Alternatives Are Good for Baking
Claire FountainThere was a time when having milk meant you owned a cow and you woke up early. Farm-fresh, not processed and simple, dairy milk was once a common food stuff sho...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkThe Benefits of Spirulina
Linda MinerRecently, my 10 year old daughter asked me: if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? I think she expected me to say ch...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkPalm Oil is the Most-Used Oil in the World
Naturally SavvyCan you guess what the world’s most-used cooking oil is? You might be thinking soybean oil, or perhaps corn oil, but first place goes to palm oil, accounting fo...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkAutumn's Pumpkins Pack a Nutritional Punch
Naturally SavvyEvery Halloween, people across North America go out in search of the biggest, roundest, most knobby pumpkin they can find for a Jack-O-Lantern. The elaborate de...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkEat Grapefruit for Good Health and Weight Loss
Linda MinerIf you are serious about wanting to improve your health, grapefruits are one of many live foods you should consider adding to your regular diet. Grapefruit is ...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkDiscover the Marvels of Olive Oil
Rosel KimI was too much of a penny-pincher to see the benefits of olive oil until recently. Somehow, spending $10 for a skinny bottle of olive oil seemed extravagant whe...
Read more...CategoriesFood and DrinkRipe Eggplant: A Late Summer Treasure
Claire FountainAs summer returns to hibernation for another year, I find myself buying more and more at local farmers markets, trying to make the lazy days of summer last. The...
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