Micro-Nutrients Matter
Nutrients are chemical compounds that are found in all the foods we eat. All the functions of your body systems like breathing, thinking and even your beating heart, require energy and this energy comes from nutrients.
Nutrients can be broken…
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Antioxidants – Bullies Against Free Radicals
For optimal health and wellness it’s ultimately important that we are including foods that are rich in antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances such as vitamins that help to prevent free-radical damage to the body by neutralizing the oxidation process and reducing…
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Yummy Raw Chocolate Avocado Pie
Most anyone who is seeking a greater degree of health is well aware that “super-foods” are concentrated, nutrient dense foods that contribute a great deal to the health of our bodies and should be included to some degree in all…
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Cranberry Mini-Cakes
Cranberries are beautiful, little red charmers that are native to North America.
Low in calories but high in vitamin C, vitamin A and K, they are a favorite for holiday feasts but add flavor and color to everything they grace…
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The Magic Flavor of Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices and the perfect, healthy, tasty way to add oodles of flavor to food without adding those menacing extra calories.
Not only do herbs and spices add an abundance of flavor to foods, they contain powerful antioxidants that…
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Goji Berry Almond Delights
Goji berries are being recognized for the super food they are. Even people like Madonna sing its praises.
Goji berries are nothing new. They have been a staple in Tibet for nearly 2000 years.
The people of the Himalayas tap…
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All “Hail” Kale the King of Greens
Although the green leafy vegetable kale may not have found its way into your kitchen yet, this super vegetable is not new.
Research suggests that kale originated likely in eastern Mediterranean or possibly Asia Minor. As the rising star in…
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