We all think about them. We all have them. Some of us even know how to give into them. But what exactly is a craving and what should we do about it? According to Webster’s Dictionary, a craving is an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Cravings are certainly intense and need to be addressed […]
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Peaches and Plums
As the July 4th weekend comes and goes I am reminded that summer is here and I can again find my favorite fruits to savor. Just this weekend I was able to get my first taste of peaches and plums for the season…a great opportunity to remind my readers that they have so much more […]
Breaking News: Launch of the New Food Icon
The USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion released its new food icon earlier today-a plate. The plate is replacing (the confusing) MyPyramid, which previously replaced the popular and iconic food guide pyramid back in 2005. The simplified icon is a plate: Fruits and vegetables cover half of it, with the remaining part of the […]
Dark Chocolate’s Mystical Benefits
Most would not disagree that the taste of dark chocolate is pleasurable and satisfying; however, few people know that it’s sensational taste can also improve one’s health. Dark chocolate’s rich, almost bitter, taste comes from cocoa; the higher the percentage of cocoa the purer the chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that comes from extracts of […]
7 Facts about Walnuts
1. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and arachidonic acids 2. Regular intake can help lower total and LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol levels 3. Walnuts contain antioxidants, which help reduce damage to cells 4. Walnuts are an excellent source of phosphorus, zinc, copper, thiamin, iron and potassium 5. Walnuts […]
Another Reason to Limit Diet Soda…
Last month a controversial study linking diet soda to a heightened stroke risk was presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference. The poster suggested that people who drank diet soda daily had a 61 percent increased risk of a cardiovascular event compared to those who drank no soda. Although this study is not […]
Press Release: 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The federal government released its 7th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans yesterday. These guidelines are evidence-based nutritional points that are purposed to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and manage the prevalence of overweight and obesity. Keeping in mind that one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the […]
3 Meals in 30 Minutes
As we enter 2011 many of us make resolutions that relate to food and how we eat. More and more of my clients are asking me for easy recipes they can make at home with few ingredients and minimal preparation. I hope you will try a few of my favorites and that your family will […]