Sweet potatoes are root vegetables and are not actually potatoes at all (they are not yams either). These “tubers” have a classic sweet taste which many of us, especially in the United States have come to associate with marshmallows and Thanksgiving Day. However if that is the only day of the year you eat this…
Are you looking for a way to lose a few extra pounds or maintain your current weight without sacrificing flavor and enjoyment? Try blackberries for weight loss and health maintenance. Studies show that people who eat a diet rich in flavonoids tend to gain less. The deep color of blackberries indicates the presence of flavonoids,…
Today’s post is personal and I hope it will help you if you desire to overcome emotional eating. I’ve had a good opportunity over the last month to really take a look at my eating habits. The first thing that I’ve noticed is the tendency to judge myself for my actions. Drinking this juice was…
Let’s face it; we all want to look younger and healthier. Yet instead of focusing our attention on what we’re putting into our body, we buy into the notion that expensive serums and moisturizers are the answer to our problems. This approach can be both costly and ineffective. While there is no denying that a…
Are you addicted to coffee? It’s a matter of concern for many people. I’ve found six tips to help you kick coffee addiction. The mere mention of the word coffee arouses your senses, sends a little tingle through your nose and fills your head with images of productivity. Nearly everyone participates in the ritual of…
I recently posted an infographic about vegetable proteins on Facebook and it confused some people, even outraged some. Does spinach really contain 49% protein? Let me explain. This chart represents proteins as a percentage of calories. Why would you want to know this? To get a balanced diet we ideally want to balance the ratio…