According to Dr. Walter Willett, the Chair of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, the campaign to reduce fat in the diet has had some pretty disastrous consequences. One of the most unfortunate unintended consequences of the fat-free crusade was that, although actual fat consumption went down, Americans got much fatter, during this period of time.
Category Archive: Seasonal Foods
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
A half-dozen or more diet books are based on the anti-inflammatory idea — and numerous web sites promote “anti-inflammatory” eating. Each has its own spin. But experts concede that anti-inflammation eating is more effective for some health problems than others — and that the scientific evidence for the disease-reduction benefits of these eating plans is …
2014 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen produce list: Apples, peaches and more.
Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce helps consumers reduce the amount of pesticides they consume in their diets.
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds – for Gorgeous Skin
Carving up some cool or creepy pumpkin creations this week? Save those seeds! These five crunchy and delicious recipes, not only taste good, but they protect the skin! Pumpkin seeds are a skin superfood because they’re so high in zinc. Zinc protects your cell membranes, helps maintain collagen, and promotes skin renewal. Enjoy pumpkin seeds …
My Kicked up Jambalaya Recipe
I love traditional Jambalaya, it’s full of delicious creole flavors, vegetables, shrimp, chicken and sausage. As I enjoy easting many different colors of veggies in my diet, daily, I came up with this kicked up Jambalaya, overflowing with colorful vegetables. This isn’t a simple recipe, but it is well worth the time and effort, if …
Mashed Sweet Potatoes (yams) with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
Try this delicious and healthy twist on sweet potato pie. Mashed Sweet Potatoes (yams) with Goat Cheese and Rosemary.