Let’s talk tofu? What exactly is it? Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food cultivated by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. Now is it healthy? Soy from tofu and soy milk may be protective against and used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Daily consumption…
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb eating plan that helps the liver manufacture ketones that can be utilized as energy. Also called a low-carb high-fat diet or low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet first became popular during the 1920s and 1930s as a way to treat childhood epilepsy. In fact, the…
How often have you heard that skipping breakfast is the worst mistake you can make? What about all the media reports and so-called health experts that claim that missing breakfast is a huge contributor to weight gain and obesity? Nothing can be further from the truth! It is actually healthier…
I love getting the famous saying of where do Plant-Based eating people get their protein? Well, if someone has asked that they've never heard of beans! I love snacking on roasted chickpeas for a protein punch. Not only are they delicious and easy to travel with, but they…
Mushrooms have been part of the human diet since the beginning of time. They grow nearly everywhere in the world and are plentiful in moist, dark, environments. Mushrooms are commonly thought of as vegetables, but in reality, they are a type of fungi with many unique health benefits. …
One of my favorite holidays is Easter Sunday, but the one thing I dislike about it is the awful unhealthy Easter baskets parents give to their children. This year I decided to share some of my tips to create a healthy and fun Easter basket that your kids will love.…
“The incredible edible egg” may be the most accurate jingle ever made. Eggs are a great source of protein, they are inexpensive and they can be prepared many different ways. My personal fave is the hard-boiled egg. A Few Nutritional Benefits of Hard Boiled Eggs More than half the…
One of my favorite holidays is Saint Patrick's Day. I am so proud of my personal Irish heritage, so of course I am excited to share this blog post with with you. I even participated in Irish step dancing classes and competitions when I was younger so you know I…
These winter month can be challenging for some people to think about seasonal fruits and veggies. However, I am going to make it easy for you to get all that amazing winter seasonal healthy foods into your diet. What exactly is in season during these winter months? I believe you'll…
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, with cool, crisp days and cozy nights. However, when it comes to healthy eating, fall does present some challenges – the biggest being time. Our days become jam packed and the time change can make motivation at night tough - not to…