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According to the World Health Organization, we should be eating "a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables per day." Although this, unfortunately, excludes starchy vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes, it is still a great health goal. Since most of us do not weigh our food for every meal, this recommendation can be hard to follow. All Those Fruits and Veggies Seem Hard to Swallow - As a result,...
January 14, 2024
We know that vegetables are good for us because they are loaded with vitamins, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. We need them for energy and digestion. But did you know that there are two types of vegetables: starchy vegetables and non-starchy vegetables? - Most carb counters are aware of this, but not everyone is, mostly because most of us have been raised with the mantra that vegetables are vegetables...
October 28, 2023
Malnourishment is depressingly more common than we would think, especially among seniors. One study - found that about 25% of all seniors and 44% of seniors with dementia are malnourished and up to 50% of all older adults are at risk for malnourishment. Changes in the way your brain perceives taste, swallowing difficulties, inadequate time to make healthy food, financial concerns, and myriad other...
July 31, 2023
Want Beautiful, Healthy Skin? Eat Your Vegetables! - Potions, paints and powder are no substitute for a healthy diet. Have you ever noticed that the most coveted style for models and celebrities is a “no-makeup” look? Except for special occasions, like runway or awards shows, most strive to look natural, refreshed and flawless. In our culture, there is a huge emphasis placed on dewy complexions, smooth,...
April 4, 2023
Call me crazy, but I’ve never had an issue with eating vegetables. Even at a young age, I was accustomed to eating all kinds of veggies, and they never phased me. In fact, I consider myself extremely open to eating most foods, there’s not much that I don’t like the taste of. Now, after working extensively at a fully organic produce section of a health foods store, I’ve collected quite a bit of knowledge...
February 11, 2023
You want to stock your pantry with healthy foods, but what you see isn’t always what you get. Some of those “healthy” fruits and vegetables you want in your diet are riddled with dangerous pesticides. Should you go organic? Or should you consider skipping these “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables? - Each year, a “dirty dozen” list of fruits and vegetables reveals those that test the highest for pesticides....
January 29, 2022
I find that adults and children alike will always appreciate and gravitate toward any nutritious item on a buffet table if it looks inviting and tastes good. Today, so many people understand that we are what we eat, and that if you want to look good, feel good and maintain excellent health, you must eat healthfully. We excite all our friends and family when something so healthful, tastes great too....
June 9, 2020
Cooking for children can be a challenge. A plate of broccoli or asparagus may not get the same praise as chicken nuggets, mac ‘n cheese or ice cream, but it's totally possible to make veggies tolerable for little ones. With a little effort, it may even be possible to turn kids and grandkids into voluntary veggie eaters. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches don't have to be the nightly fare for kids who...
February 25, 2020
Easy circumstances - Canned vegetables and frozen vegetables are both very convenient, but are you compromising nutrition when you use them? Fresh is always best, but buying vegetables stored in the freezer or on the shelf can be a time saver, and it's certainly better than NOT eating vegetables at all. Washing, dicing and preparing your veggies is not as quick as if you use the canned or frozen versions. Vegetables...
February 5, 2020
Having trouble finding ways to incorporate more green (and red, yellow, orange and purple) into your day? Try eating vegetables for breakfast! A nutrient-dense selection of vegetables can be a great way to kick-start your day. Need some inspiration? My newest publication, -100 Best Foods for Health and Longevity- details the amazing benefits of some of the earth’s most nutritious foods and includes...
January 30, 2020