September is National Cholesterol Education Month. We often hear about good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol and which foods will raise or lower cholesterol, but what exactly is cholesterol? What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) that is found in foods containing animal products or bi-products, like meat or dairy. Fruits and vegetables do not […]
Tag: weight management
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 […]
Eggs: Are They Good For You?
I am happy to share this guest blog post by Alanna Waldron. She is a wonderful Registered Dietitian, currently living in Los Angeles, who has a real passion for food. Here website “Eat Real Food” is where you will find her latest healthy recipes, inspirations and foodie finds! To spread the Easter spirit, this post is […]
Crock-Pot Moroccan Stew
This recipe is so simple to prepare and will make your house smell wonderful! It is great served over quinoa or rice. For this recipe I used whatever vegetables I had on hand, which included carrots and kale. You can add in other vegetables as well like yellow and red peppers, cauliflower, squash or sweet […]
12 Superfoods for Heart Health
February marks the 10th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement. The movement aims to educate women about the seriousness of heart disease, which includes both strokes and heart attacks. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans Heart disease is the #1 killer of women Heart disease kills more women than […]
What is Normal Eating?
Does normal eating mean “dieting”, “restricting”, “willpower”, or “elimination”? Is normal eating abiding by “food rules”? Or is normal eating filled with “shoulds”? “I should eat this”. “I should not eat dessert”. “I should count calories”. “I should stay away from that”. This does not sound like a very satisfying or healthy way of eating. […]
Thanksgiving Feast Health Benefits
Most of the reason people tend to gain weight around the holidays has more to do with eating outrageous portion sizes, rather than the food itself. Common Thanksgiving foods actually have significant nutritional value and health benefits!
