[Food Tip: A bonanza of soluble fiber, black beans help keep blood sugar levels on an even keel, staving off hunger and helping to maintain energy levels throughout the day.] Move over traditional red bean chili, black beans are Read more...
These burritos are great for lunch and snacks, or freeze for later use. Ingredients: 1 recipe for Black Beans with Cumin and Chipotle Peppers 10 8-inch whole wheat tortillas, warmed 2 cups reduced-fat Monterrey or cheddar cheese, Read more...
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...
This chutney is so good you’ll want to eat it plain! It also tastes good as a topping for grilled chicken breast or any other firm, white fish, such as bass or shark. Make extra and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week Read more...
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...
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...
Personalized nutrition might sound like another new nutrition craze but in actuality it is the approach to nutrition that is the undoing of all other fad diets, which offer a one size fits all approach. It is nutrition health care Read more...
Glycemic index, glycemic load, carbohydrate exchanges, and carb counting are terms you may have heard. They sound interesting but what do they mean and just how do they apply to you or do you put them into practice. Glycemic index Read more...
Om-a-lette you in on a little secret to kicking your day off right. Protein and healthy fats, will get the motor revved for the day. I know it is easy to reach for a quick pastry in the morning but your body is coming out of a fasting Read more...
Coconut oil is a natural beauty lover’s dream product. This anti-inflammatory oil smells amazing and is ultra-nourishing to our bodies, both internally and externally. You can reap the nutritional benefits of coconut oil by Read more...
