For years I’ve been playing around with recipes trying to make healthier versions that would satisfy and remain tasty to the palate. My mother had mastered this art after my dad’s heart attack when trying to prepare Cuban and Turkish culinary dishes that were heart healthy that my dad could and would eat. She hadContinue reading "Pumpkin Muffins & Protein Pumpkin Pancakes (Wheat & Gluten-Free)"
Artificial sweeteners are used in abundance in almost every “diet” drink, “lite” yogurts, puddings, and ice creams, most “low-carb” products, and almost all “reduced-sugar” products. Yes, artificial sweeteners save you calories, but there’s growing evidence that they can increase your appetite for sweets and other carbohydrates causing you to eat more later. Therefore, you don’tContinue reading "The “Skinny” on Artificial Sweeteners & Your Alternatives"
Which color food group is best for you? ANSWER: They are all great for you! Here is a color chart to guide your choices COLORS for HEALTH White – Immune & Support Green – Detoxification Yellow – Beauty Orange – Cancer Prevention Red – Heart Health Purple – Longevity For best health select a rainbowContinue reading "Colors for Health"
Ode to the Cauliflower Cauliflower is… A cruciferous vegetable in the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards. •Nutritionally dense & full of vitamins and minerals •An excellent source of vitamin C •Contains many vitamins from the B group especially Folate •B5, B6, B1 & B3 •Vitamin K •A good source of mineralsContinue reading "Sub High-Carb Meals with this Rockstar Vegetable"
Aphrodisiac is defined as an agent, food or drug that evokes or stimulates sexual desire. I did some research and found this healthy list of ingredients : Almonds, Avocados, Asparagus, bananas, broccoli rabe, carrots, dark chocolate, coffee, figs, garlic, ginger, honey, hot peppers, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, truffles, vanilla, & watermelon Try this temptingContinue reading "Aphrodisiacs & a Love Potion # guaranteed you’ll like"
Because more antioxidants are released when cocoa is heated up, this winter treat is great ammunition to fight free radicals. Antioxidants protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals are capable of attacking the healthy cells in the body that may lead to chronic diseases and interfere with your immuneContinue reading "Guilty Pleasures …now Guilt Free"
COCONUT OIL contains the most concentrated natural source of medium chain fatty acids, MCFA, available. Most fats in our foods, if not used immediately as an energy source are stored as fat tissue in our body, aka FAT. COCONUT OIL has a totally different effect on the body. The medium chain fatty acids in coconutContinue reading "Fat that Burns Fat?"
For years I’ve been playing around with recipes trying to make healthier versions that would satisfy and remain tasty to the palate. My mother had mastered this art after my dad’s heart attack when trying to prepare Cuban and Turkish culinary dishes that were heart healthy that my dad could and would eat. She hadContinue reading "Pumpkin Muffins & Protein Pumpkin Pancakes (Wheat & Gluten-Free)"
Ode to the Cauliflower Cauliflower is… A cruciferous vegetable in the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards. •Nutritionally dense & full of vitamins and minerals •An excellent source of vitamin C •Contains many vitamins from the B group especially Folate •B5, B6, B1 & B3 •Vitamin K •A good source of mineralsContinue reading "Sub High-Carb Meals with this Rockstar Vegetable"
Aphrodisiac is defined as an agent, food or drug that evokes or stimulates sexual desire. I did some research and found this healthy list of ingredients : Almonds, Avocados, Asparagus, bananas, broccoli rabe, carrots, dark chocolate, coffee, figs, garlic, ginger, honey, hot peppers, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, truffles, vanilla, & watermelon Try this temptingContinue reading "Aphrodisiacs & a Love Potion # guaranteed you’ll like"
COCONUT OIL contains the most concentrated natural source of medium chain fatty acids, MCFA, available. Most fats in our foods, if not used immediately as an energy source are stored as fat tissue in our body, aka FAT. COCONUT OIL has a totally different effect on the body. The medium chain fatty acids in coconutContinue reading "Fat that Burns Fat?"
