Sweet potatoes are amazingly healthy for us! In fact, the orange fleshed sweet potato has been tagged as one of nature's unsurpassed sources of beta-carotene. They've been enjoyed since prehistoric times and by the 16th century, began to be cultivated in the U.S. where they remain a favorite for holidays and as a staple for [...]
As a whole we are beginning to eat more fresh foods and less processed "empty foods," shifting our lifestyles towards better overall health and well-being. Our kitchens are being cleansed of unhealthy processed items. We are eliminating the culprits that have been linked to degenerative diseases and weight gain including, "bad carbs" - white flour [...]
Foods enjoyed in their raw state are becoming more and more popular. For good reason. Raw foods, the kind nature prepares with sunlight, nutrient rich soil, and rain are the most natural foods of all. They are the easiest to prepare, unprocessed, succulent, vibrant and full of life and nourishment. There is no extensive gap [...]
Because of the wealth of unhealthy snacks lining the grocery store shelves these days, snacking has gotten a bad rap. However, it does not have to be that way. Snacking does not have to be about pre-packaged foods, bright and enticing packaging and dead ingredients. Nor does it have to include the traditional not [...]
Although apricots are considered a super-food they are often times the least enjoyed readily available fruit for most families. If you have not tried apricots in some of your recipes, it’s time you did. These little pocket sized gems grow on trees and the skin comes in differing shades of yellow and pink. Although [...]
Fat is back…literally. The once demonized word “fat” is taking on new perceptions and the low-fat craze that dominated for years has come to an end along with eliminating the many healthy fats that nature provides us. The new dietary guidelines for Americans set forth by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Health and Human [...]
One of the first things that people learn on their way to health and fitness is the importance of protein in the diet. They become aware of how important it is to have a serving of protein with every snack or meal that is eaten and because of this, they often times turn to protein [...]
Looking to bump up your intake of life giving vitamins and minerals? Look no further than the modern home food dehydrator. This appliance is becoming a very hot trend – and, for good reason. Food dehydrators are exceptionally easy to use and take little time to dry your foods. They can very quickly and easily [...]
The small green uniquely exotic tropical kiwifruit is enjoying a recent rise in popularity due to its taste and powerful nutritional punch. Native to China, Kiwifruit is now grown in New Zealand, Chile, France, Italy, Japan as well as the United States. Previously known as “Chinese Gooseberries” the name was changed to Kiwi (by [...]
In your world does it seem as though eating is a constant battle of “willpower?” Are you tired of having to eat your way through “guilt” when you get the hankering for one of your special treats? Truth is, no one is immune to desiring foods that give us the sensation of instant gratification and [...]
