Bite-Size Lettuce Wraps

This appetizer makes a lovely display and can be assembled ahead of time or served in individual bowls so that guests prepare their own portions (prepare a few samples before hand so guests have a sample to copy). Each wrap has Read more...

Roasted Beets

Ingredients 12 beets / Red or Golden or Mixed! 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar Juice of 1 large orange or other Read more...

The Desirable Vitamin D

Most commonly referred to as vitamin D, this hormone can act as one of your biggest advocates in maintaining and improving optimum health. Its estimated that over one billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient (1).  This Read more...

An Eye on Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is thought to be brought on by a reduction in blood perfusion to the eye as a result of constant damage to blood vessels in the eye caused high blood glucose. For this reason tight glucose control is helpful Read more...

A Focus on Lowering Triglycerides

If you have high triglycerides you have probably heard to avoid trans-fats, sugar and alcohol. Yes, this is true. It is important to reduce dietary and lifestyle factors in that can have a negative impact on triglycerides. However, Read more...

Phytonutrients and Insulin Sensitivity

Diets high in processed meat, sugar and refined grains increase a persons’ risk for developing type 2 diabetes. However, diets high in plant nutrients may reduce a persons’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes by reducing inflammation, Read more...

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