A study by the Centers for Disease Control shows that 60 percent of children and 18 percent of adults aren’t getting enough fruit each day, and worse: 93 percent of children and 83 percent of adults are deficient in veggies.…...
Recipes
Posted in Desserts, Dinner, Family Health, Lunch, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snacks Tagged with: eat the rainbow, fruit, healthy eating, vegetables
Although my son was a good vegetable eater in his first couple of years, I’ve found that during the 2.5 – 4 year old stage he has been resisting them. It breaks my heart, but I’ve been determined to find…...
Fall is by far, my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the flavors, and the changeover to the colder weather wardrobe. Growing up, I was never prone to seek out any foods containing gourds or pumpkins, but butternut…...
This recipe was given to me from a friend, and I’ve taken a few liberties with it. It is actually called “Thanksgiving Cake” and rightly so, it is made with pumpkin. That said, I think it is a great dessert…...
Now that it is fall, a whole host of new ingredients and flavors are available. Quinoa is a wonderful substitute for rice, containing a greater amount of protein and a tasty nutty flavor. I keep testing out different ways to…...
I’ve completely fallen head over heels for my newest breakfast smoothie. It isn’t very complicated, but the way the flavors combine is absolutely delectable. I call it “heaven in a glass.” Pineapple is loaded with Vitamin C and Bromelain –…...
Posted in Breakfast, Brett's Blog, Nutrition, Recipes Tagged with: Antioxidants, banana, Breakfast, bromelain, pineapple, smoothie, vitamin c, wild blueberry
Eating small snacks between meals can be a healthy way to keep your metabolism revved and hunger pains at bay. I have completely fallen in love with this sandwich as my afternoon snack. It is extremely healthy and delicious. It…...
This jicama salad recipe is refreshing, light and tasty…great for summer as a salad, appetizer or side-dish. Jicama is especially beneficial due to its high vitamin C and fiber content. It is instrumental in strengthening the structure of our capillaries,…...
If you’re tired of the good ol’ tomato based salsa, try this fresh and tasty mango salsa recipe. It is absolutely delicious and because of the mangos, provides wonderful health benefits too! It improves digestions, lowers cholesterol, is high in…...
Posted in Appetizers, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads, Sides Tagged with: mango, mango salsa, mango salsa recipe
Fresh made guacamole is absolutely delicious. The best part: it’s really easy to make! Avocados are super-healthy due to their high content of healthy monounsaturated fats, promoting heart health. Avocados are also known for their ability to lower cholesterol, to…...
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