Figs are a functional food with health benefits beyond the nutrients they contain. A 1/4-cup serving of dried figs contains just 93 calories and is a source of potassium, calcium and iron. One of the main health benefits of figs is their high fiber content. Figs contain both insoluble and soluble fiber. In fact, at 3.7 […]
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Food Trends for the Fall
As the hot days of summer come to an end so do the foods we enjoyed with the warmer weather—with cooler temperatures comes new craving and new trends. Here are 3 examples of what to look for this fall: Kale: A form of cabbage with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Kale is very high in […]
An Apple for Every Reason
Nothing says autumn like the smell of fresh apples. Did you know that there are 7500 varieties of apples grown in the world, and 2500 of those are grown in the United States? The five most popular varieties Golden Delicious: An all-purpose apple, with a freckled, golden-yellow skin. Golden Delicious apples are especially good in […]
What is Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)?
DHA has been receiving attention recently due to more and more research being done on its benefits. DHA is a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid found throughout the body, especially in the brain and eyes. It is present naturally in specific fatty fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines and tuna, as well as algal oil, […]
5 Things You Should Know About Fats
1. We need fat in our diet: 30% of our calories should come from fat. A fat free diet is not a healthy one; our body needs essential fatty acids that it cannot synthesize so the only way to get them is from food 2. Fat free or reduced fat foods may not be the […]
Food for Thought: 10 Foods to Consider Adding to Your Diet
Your daily diet has the ability to supply you with everything from essential nutrients to compounds that can help prevent disease. Below is just a small sampling of foods from all of the different food groups you may want to consider adding to your diet—enjoy! 1. Almonds: A good source of potassium, vitamin E, riboflavin, […]
Stevia: The New Substitute on the Block
First we had saccharin. Then came aspartame. Soon after followed sucralose. Now we have stevia to add to the mix. This past December, the Food and Drug Administration agreed that stevia is safe to add to food and drinks. Marketed as Purevia, Truvia, and Sweetleaf, stevia was actually discovered centuries ago. It is manufactured by […]
What is an Acai Berry?
Over the past few months I have started to read more literature and be asked more questions about this potent berry–so I thought my readers might want to learn more about it. The acai berry is a dark purple fruit that has a large pit or seed. It is harvested in the Amazon Rainforests of […]