The amazing health benefits of fruit are well known. Consumption of fruits has been shown to do everything from reduce the risk of cancer to helping with the promotion of weight loss. Fruits also have been shown in studies to have a blood pressure lowering effect due to their low sodium and high potassium content. ...
There are so many good things found in tiny flaxseed. Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential to our health. Flaxseed is also high in fiber and may help reduce LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels. At first I was hesitant to try flaxseed – how the heck would I use ...
Bathing suit season is coming upon us and that means diets. Furthermore, that means beating off those hunger pains in-between meals. Don’t feel guilty about snacking between lunch and dinner with these healthy snacks. What is a healthy snack? These would be foods that don’t contain large amounts of sugar, salt, no white flour and ...
It’s popular and tasty! Agave nectar is the latest trend in natural sweeteners. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s worth a taste. If you are unsure what it is, don’t know where to get it, or are clueless when it comes to cooking or baking with agave nectar, you will find several tips here. ...
Most people find that after a diet of frozen dinners and take out, along with white bread and lots of sugar, an instant switch to organic food is rejected by their family. There is a huge selection of organic food available in most grocery stores now. You can continue to buy the same foods as ...
One of the ways that I’m using up my garden zucchini this year is by baking with it. Zucchini provides moisture along with fiber and added nutrition, all good reasons for incorporating zucchini into our meals instead of throwing them on the compost heap. Most zucchini bread recipes I’ve seen aren’t particularly healthy since they ...
If you want to make your food preparation a little more nutritious, try adding dried fruit into your recipes. Not only are they good for your body but they also can boost the texture and moisture levels of breads and other baked goods. There are many kinds to choose from, my favorite ones are organics, ...
