Forbidden Foods It would be impossible to cover all of the foods that are considered “acceptable” to eat when you are trying to lose weight. Common sense can tell you that French fries are a no-no and an apple is great. In fact, where apples are concerned, there are five Reasons to eat an apple
Can Good For You Green be Poisonous?
Consider this apparent paradox: bitterness is often associated in the wild with poisons, something to be avoided. Plants produce a huge range of phytochemicals. What are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are constitutive metabolites that enable plants to overcome temporary or continuous threats integral to their environment, while also controlling essential functions of growth and reproduction. All of
Baker’s Top 15 Helpful Hints
Fifteen of the most helpful hints for successful baking – no matter what you are creating! 1. Read entire recipe and prepare ingredients requiring special handling first, such as chopping or toasting nuts and softening butter or cream cheese. For baking success, butter must be softened, yet slightly firm. 2. Be sure the baking ingredients have not
Spice Up Your Mood and Food
According to folk wisdom, oregano (Origanum vulgare) relieves heavy-hearted feelings. Give your spirits and and taste buds a pick-me-up by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb to a saucepan of tomato sauce before you toss it with pasta. Other Healthful Uses for Oregano Oregano is taken by mouth as a treatment for
The Nutritional Power of Parsley
The humble parsley you see garnishing your plate is actually packed with surprises – eat it! European colonists brought parsley to the United States in the 17th century, and it continues to be one of the world’s most popular herbs. Curly and Italian flat leaf parsley are the most popular varieties. Benefits of Parsley Is
Plums: The Perfect Summer Fruit
Sweet, tart, firm-skinned and tender-fleshed, plums are the perfect summer fruit. Summer Begins with Plums Plums are the first fruits in early June and are a sure sign that warm weather is here to stay for a while. Found in the supermarket aisles are sweet, juicy black and green plums, as well as yellow and
Who is Eating Their Fruits and Vegetables?
The Federal Government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) provides information on Americans’ consumption of foods and nutrients as well as extensive health-related data. The samples for this study data obtained below consisted of 9,339 people age 19 and over with reliable dietary intake data (7,182 age 19 to 19 to 64 and 2,157
Weight to Calorie Ratio Weight Loss Approach
If you are trying to lose weight, choose food based on its weight-to-calorie ratio. You want to eat food that weighs a lot but has few calories and avoid food that is light in weight but hefty in calories. Heavy Weight, Low Calorie Foods Fruits and vegetables are the big winners in the heavy weight
Top 20 Cleansing Foods
A list and infographic of the top 20 body cleansing foods whether for general health, or complete detox. Top 20 Cleansing Foods Almonds Apples Artichokes Bananas Beets Blueberries Cabbage Carrots Celery and Celery Seed Cherries Cranberries Flax seeds and Flax seed oil Garlic Grapefruit Kale Legumes Lemons Onions Watercress Watermelon Link to this post!
Colorful Black Bean Salad with Printable Card
A great side dish for any occasion , packed with healthful ingredients and heaps of flavor! Low in calories, low in sodium, satisfying and nutritious. Goes great with ham. Quick and Easy Recipe Colorful Black Bean Salad: Whisk together 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice,
