Dark leafy greens are one of the healthiest foods (arguably THE healthiest food) on the planet and thanks to a new study, their disease-busting credentials just got bigger. Based on a review of six studies including over 220,000 people, eating more leafy green vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of getting type 2 diabetes (British [...]
I am so excited to share one of my all-time favorite recipes with you — these Carrot-Sesame Burgers are absolutely delicious and a huge hit with my family!
serves 4-6
3 large carrots
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, roughly chopped
3 tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp. cumin
¼ cup cilantro
1 omega 3 [...]
Enjoy this delicious and healthy recipe for Peach Crumble while peaches are in their prime!
As you may know from my previous posting, peaches are my featured “Superstar Food” — while these are incredible on their own, I also wanted to share one of my favorite peach salad recipes created by my daughter Lucie called Peaches and Green. (click on link for recipe)
One of the most delicious, easiest and effective ways to ensure that you get the recommended 5 or more servings of veggies a day is to eat lots of salads. Here is how to get the most nutritional bang for your efforts.
Watch this video tip to see why eating a salad with your dinner is [...]
As I mentioned in a blog post last week, Eggplant is a nutritional powerhouse and my pick for superstar food of the month. Since some are a little unsure about how to prepare this veggie, I wanted to share with you another one of my favorite recipes for Eggplant Fritters. Try these tonight! They are family-friendly [...]
I hope you all had a happy and healthy 4th of July! My family and I spent a lovely day out on the boat, enjoying one of the nicest days Charleston has had all summer.
I wanted to share a new recipe for Edamame Salad that my daughter and I recently threw together as a protein-packed side dish for [...]
Eggplant is my pick for superstar food of the month for June! If you are looking for ways to include this nutrient-packed veggie in your diet, try my delicious and 100% healthy recipe for Eggplant Parmesan.
If you are looking for more healthy cooking ideas, you may want to check out my recipes for Blueberry Crumble, [...]
Well stocked salad bars offer a quick and convenient opportunity to tap into the extraordinary nutritional benefits the right foods can provide. Fortunately – comprehensive salad bars are now easy to access. My personal favorites are Ruby Tuesday, Whole Foods and Earth Fare. To successfully navigate through the salad bar and get the most nutritional [...]
Did you know that combining certain foods can give you that much more nutritional bang for your efforts? It is deliciously true. Bringing them together provides a synergistic boost to your health. Here are some tasty and healthy dynamic duos:
Tomatoes and olive oil
Garlic and fish
Tea and lemon
Tomatoes and broccoli
Turmeric and black pepper
Apples and yogurt
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