There are many ridiculous myths in nutrition. The “calorie myth” is one of the most pervasive… and most damaging. It is the idea that calories are the most important part of the diet, that the sources of those calories don’t matter. If you think that a calorie is a calorie….. and it doesn’t matter …
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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.
Chocolate: the Love Drug and Why it’s Good for You
The Ancient Incas knew it, as does Bridget Jones…. there’s been nothing like chocolate to raise the spirits.
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 …
Why Love is Great for Your Health
LOVE comes in all shapes and sizes – boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife…. and your best friends and family. Regardless of your relationship status, Celebrate Love because LOVE makes us happier and healthier. Here are some of the ways that Love is good for your health.
Benefits of Strength Training
Fight muscle loss! Losing muscle not only reduces our strength, but it also slows down our metabolic rate, which leads to weight gain. Strength training is crucial forstaying fit and strong! Plus, strength training is an excellent way to increase bone mass and fight osteoporosis, an issue many women face as they age.
Making sense of, the ever-changing landscape of health trends.
In this age, of constantly changing health trends, there is one thing desperately missing from our repertoires. That terribly important skill is, listening to our bodies and connecting with our inner knowledge. Our bodies are very intelligent.
Blueberry Banana & Coconut Pancakes (Flour + Gluten Free)
Blueberry Banana & Coconut Pancakes I would never have believed that Flour Free Pancakes could be so delicious! I would make these time and again, even if I wasn’t trying to avoid gluten!


