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Looking into the history & nutritional facts of one of our fave foods “By now, there’s little debate that sweetened cereal delivers sugar highs more than it does nutrition – so it’s ironic that the morning staple was conceived as a health food.” When I was doing some background research for this article, I read […]
Been thinking about cutting out meat but are worried about not getting enough protein? In my practice I’ve learned that many people think they can’t get enough protein if they only eat plants or follow a plant forward pattern of eating. I’m here to tell you- you can absolutely meet your protein needs with plants. […]
Everything gut health is still trending. You may be asking why and then wondering if you should pay attention too. So many key terms like probiotics, prebiotics and synbioticsaynbiotics are popping up. Here wewill will cover probiotics, what they are as well as how they work within the body. What are probiotics? Probiotics […]
When people are lactose intolerant, they are not able to tolerate the lactose in cow’s milk because it can be difficult for people to digest, resulting in side effects such as nausea, gas, cramps, bloating and diarrhea. Many adults develop lactose intolerance in later life, and this intolerance typically worsens over time and leads to […]
Let’s talk about bok choy nutrition! A cruciferous vegetable, bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage. Growing up in my family, we called it Pak Choi. This leafy green is used in many Asian cuisines as well as throughout the Caribbean. And there are so many ways to prepare it, including braised, roasted, and […]
Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are well known for providing a variety of health benefits. But did you know what pomegranate benefits your health as well? This flavorful berry usually doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you hear about the nutritional content of berries, but pomegranates are incredibly delicious, versatile, and packed […]
Turmeric is a vibrant spice best known for its inclusion in curry dishes. But did you know that it contains a compound called curcumin that has been used therapeutically for centuries? As a result of this compound, turmeric is known to support many areas of your health—from reducing inflammation to supporting your immune system and […]
If you’re concerned that you or your children aren’t receiving adequate nutrients despite a nourishing pattern of eating, you may want to consider adding fortified foods to your household’s regular nutritional rotation. But what exactly are fortified foods and how did they come to be? These are valid and important questions to have answered before […]
There’s nothing like walking into a home and having the warm scent of cinnamon hit your nose. But did you know that cinnamon benefits more than just your sense of smell With its more than 250 variants, cinnamon is a prevalent and popular spice worldwide, largely thanks to its many widely-researched health benefits. [1] Although […]
November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Crunchy Fresh Greens below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Wonderful Pistachios are one of the highest protein snack nuts. They offer six grams […]
If you can’t eat foods with gluten, or have tried to lower your carb intake, you might’ve found yourself munching on a veggie-filled pizza or pasta alternative. Cauliflower has become a trendy replacement in the past few years, along with a hearty staple of the mediterranean diet: the humble chickpea. Banza, a food company that […]
I weighed in on the health benefits of pistachios in this piece for Prevention: “Pistachios are nutrition powerhouses loaded with antioxidants that help to minimize free radical and combat oxidative stress in the body,” says Feller. “They also contain an incredible amount of vitamin B6, whose properties support healthy brain development and immune and nervous […]
I weight in on the health benefits of Green Tea Extract in this piece for Well+Good: Most capsules also have a low amount of caffeine, Feller adds, so it might affect sleep rhythms of people who are caffeine sensitive (especially if a person is drinking other forms of caffeine on top of the extract.) As […]
