Sneaking high fiber foods into your diet isn’t as hard as you think, and you don’t have to add that much to get the benefits. Fiber is a carbohydrate that helps our bodies: Digest food Eliminate waste Reduce cholesterol Regulate blood sugar Our bodies don’t digest fiber to use for fuel or any cellular functions, but …
Add some seasonal cheer to your breakfast and snacks with these healthy pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is needed for good vision and eye health. It also has vitamin C, iron and fiber. Plus, it’s festive and tastes more like a savory dessert than a nutritious fruit. (Did you …
Since this is the Year of the Gut (I mean Goat…Year of the Goat), let’s review some simple foods that help with digestion. We often hear about the newly discovered superfoods that will cure all our needs. (Remember Inca Tea And The Purple Corn Movement?) Although superfoods are indeed suped-up, nutrient dense, and often delicious options, such …
As the autumn season approaches, I grow nostalgic for apple picking, pumpkin patching, the scent of leaves and dry brush, and the scurrying of little creatures as they gather food and prepare their families for harsher times. Autumn is such a peaceful, yet playful, time of the year. Despite the hustle and bustle of back-to-school, football …
Don’t you just love how we justify everything? I can’t wait for a new research study to report that people who ate one serving of Oreos and Reeses Peanutbutter Cups per day for 30 days experienced better sleep and more active sex lives than those who didn’t. A dream come true. (Please note this a facetious …
What is bruschetta? Well, it’s basically bread, tomatoes, and olive oil. Many bruschetta recipes also call for basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mozzarella, or a variety of other toppings. You can’t really screw it up, but there are a few things you need to know in order to make it legit. (Oh, and it’s pronounced …
I love a good breakfast hash. Last week, I put together this puppy for the hubs, and it was a huge hit. Hash is basically a mixture of chunked-up meat and potatoes. I grew up eating that canned corned beef hash that looks more like wet dog food than a proper breakfast. My mom hated …
I love a good sandwich. And I have this thing where I feel like putting sprouts on a sandwich makes it fancy and more delicious. (I don’t know, I’m weird.) Homemade sandwiches can often seem boring and taste bland. It is way more fun to go to your favorite deli and have someone else make …
Earlier this morning, I SnapChatted a friend that I wanted a doughnut. I usually do not crave doughnuts; but for some reason, it sounded so good at the time. My friend responded with a SnapChat of a chocolate smoothie she just made. She said she also wanted a doughnut, but made the smoothie instead. That was …
I love my husband dearly. He is a smart, funny, independent man. He is a hard worker, and he doesn’t slack with regard to his responsibilities. That being said, his attitude towards food leaves something to be desired. If I didn’t feed him, he would eat fast food every day for every meal. He is …
