Tag: grocery shopping
Petition to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – #RepealTheSeal
March is National Nutrition Month, but this isn’t a typical blog post, it is a call to action. I am participating in the #RepealTheSeal campaign to show my disagreement with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ recent decision to allow the Kids Eat Right logo on food packaging. I invite my fellow colleagues and bloggers […]
Halloween Candy Nutrition Breakdown
Halloween is festive and fun, but the ingredient lists of Halloween candy is actually scary! Trans fats, corn syrup, food coloring and artificial flavors galore. In addition to artificial and harmful ingredients, candy intake tends to put most people over the recommended daily limit for sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that women get no […]
What a Beautiful Kiwano! (aka the Horned Melon)
During a recent trip to the grocery store I came across an odd looking fruit that I had never seen before. I picked it up to explore further and was pricked by its spiky horns. I had never seen such a fruit and knew I needed to try it! After taking the kiwano home and […]
The Coconut Oil Miracle (Book Review)
The Coconut Oil Miracle, 5th Edition, by Bruce Fife is a must read! Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil. Bruce Fife provides all the answers about commons myths and misconceptions about coconut oil. We have heard countless times that saturated fats are […]
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
15 Reasons to Love Dragon Fruit! 1. SUPERFOOD. One dragon fruit is only about 60 calories and 80% water. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, while low in calories and rich in fiber, this fruit is definitely a superfood! 2. DIGESTION & METABOLISM. Since it is high in fiber this fruit is optimal for digestive health and may […]
Jicama
Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-ma) is an edible root that resembles a turnip. It is part of the legume family and is also known as a yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato. Jicama is in season from December to June. Jicama has thin brown skin and crisp, juicy, white flesh that is mild in flavor. It’s flavor […]
May is Celiac Awareness Month
May is Celiac Awareness Month and while many people choose gluten-free foods as a lifestyle choice, they may not understand the seriousness of celiac disease. An estimated 3 million people in the United States have celiac disease – that’s 1 in 133 people; and only 10% of them have been diagnosed. Celiac disease is an autoimmune […]
Is A Food Additive Destroying Your Gut?
CARRAGEENAN, a commonly used food additive, is an indigestible polysaccharide that is extracted from red algae, and is most commonly used in food as a thickener or stabilizer. Although derived from a natural source, carrageenan appears to be particularly destructive to the digestive system, triggering an immune response causing inflammation, gut irritation, lesions, and even […]
Pomegranates: Nutrition Benefits & How To’s
Pomegranates are considered a SUPERFOOD because they are a rich source of antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids, natural enzymes, essential vitamins and minerals. They are naturally low in fat, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free and an excellent source of fiber.