Dark Chocolate – Love at First Bite
Who would have thought the seeds of an evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America could produce a food so luscious, so delicious, and yet surprisingly good for us? This tree, known by its scientific name of Theobroma cacao, “theos” meaning “god” and “broma” meaning “food,” literally means “food of…
Read MoreJanuary is National Soup Month
January is National Soup Month and what a month to celebrate soup! No matter what the weather where you live, a hot bowl of soup is always a perfect meal especially if it’s a cold winter day. And I have the perfect healthy soup you and your family will love. Sweet potato, lentil and sorghum…
Read MoreFood’s fight against prostate cancer
Here’s a fact all men should know – other than non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, with lung cancer ranked as the leading cause. For the year 2016, the American Cancer…
Read MoreHandling weight gain during the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..but not necessarily if you’re watching your waistline. How do you get through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s without feeling as stuffed as the turkey? “It is estimated on average, Americans gain about one to two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s,” said Dr. David Samadi, chairman of…
Read MoreThe nutritional goodness of goat meat and milk
Many of us living in the United States are missing out on a source of lean, healthy protein that three quarters of the rest of the world have been eating for centuries – goat meat and milk. Maybe it’s because we associate goats with being the curiously cuddly creatures they are making it hard…
Read MoreTop 10 tips to eat less salt
You’ve heard it before maybe from your doctor or reading about it in an article – consume less salt in your diet. Why is salt supposed to be shunned? It’s not exactly that we should shun it completely as the human body does need a certain amount of the mineral sodium that salt is partly…
Read MoreWhy sleepless nights can result in weight gain
If getting enough sleep seems to be an elusive stranger in the night resulting in tiredness and irritability the next day, add to this another consequence – a bigger waistline. Many studies have shown lack of sleep to be associated with an increase in gaining weight. Failing to obtain sufficient sleep can make it even…
Read MoreAlmond & Lemon Crusted Fish Recipe
Try out this super simple, tasty fish recipe the whole family will enjoy. It looks elegant but the best part is the hint of lemon throughout with the crunchiness of crushed almonds. Recipe courtesy of EatingWell Magazine. Almond & Lemon Crusted Fish Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds cod or halibut, cut into four portions Zest of…
Read MoreRecipe: Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil
Below is a recipe from the Prostate Cancer Foundation called “Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil.” Tomatoes contain an all-important phytochemical called lycopene, best known for its role in fighting prostate cancer. Try out this perfect fall recipe. Use spaghetti squash in place of spaghetti in any dish. It tastes delicious with Bolognese, marinara, stuffed in…
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