Carbohydrates: Not so simple…
…vegetables, grains, dairy, and beans and legumes. The fact that carbohydrates are in most of the food groups and are our main source of energy is why we need half…
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FODMAPs: What are they and who can benefit from a low-FODMAP diet?
…drinking plenty of water, lots of high-fiber foods, and regular physical activity. Unfortunately, many people with IBS find that eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods doesn’t…
Nurturing a Cook-at-Home Habit
…leftover cooked vegetables, vegetables a bit past their prime, some cooked meat/chicken) Scrambled eggs (or make a frittata if you know how—not much harder than scrambling really)—use the same ingredients…
Slow Cook Everything!
…conversion chart from Taste of Home. Our favorite highlights are below. Vegetable Soup in a Slow Cooker Don’t add extra liquid. Remember that slow cookers don’t evaporate most of the…
10 Tips for Sensational Summer Salads
Coconut Oil: Healthy or Over-Hyped?
…immune system or combat Alzheimer’s disease? We don’t know yet, so don’t bank on it. Yes, it’s cholesterol-free (all vegetable oils are), and coconut oil is likely more healthful than…
Simple Substitutes
…pasta and sauce. Go For… 100% fruit or vegetable. Pass on… Juice “drinks” that are comprised of more than just the pure juice from a fruit or vegetable. Go For……
When Low-Cal Means Low Nutrition
…that are naturally low in calories and good for them. Take fruit and vegetables for example. Of course, these naturally low in calorie, highly nutritious foods aren’t labeled, which is…