Flax

Garbanzo Bean Cookies, NATURALLY Gluten Free & High in Fiber

What is life without COOKIES?? I’m in Love, I’m in Love and I don’t care who knows it… I’ve been Gluten intolerant for several years and I really miss cookies. Yes, there are gluten-free versions on the market. And there are gluten-free recipes using gluten-free flour, but since giving up most processed foods, I find…

What does your refrigerator say about you? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Thought for Food We all know the saying about “Food for Thought” which means anything that provides mental stimulus. But how many of us really think about our food? Not only that, but how many of us think about how our food is reflective of our personalities, our successes and failures or better yet, our…

Super Nutritious Comforting Tuna Casserole (Gluten-free & Dairy Free)

Comfort food is a must when life seems like it’s not going your way. But too much comfort food may not always favor the slender figure you seek. Thankfully it’s my J-O-B to create recipes that are multipurpose: Nutritious, Delicious, Slenderizing & Comforting too. This recipe also happens to be cost effective & filling. For…

What’s in a name? by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Nutritional What? (“Singing the Praises of Nutritional Yeast” originally published in the April 25, 2009 edition of the Santa Monica Press Daily Newspaper) And Reference in the Wikipedia Nutritional Yeast post. While hiking in Vermont, I stumbled upon this quaint little movie theater in Montpelier, the capital. They serve popcorn made with real butter, sea…

Just the Flax Ma’am by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

The Facts on FlaxWhen humans were hunter-gatherers, death from chronic disease was unheard of partly because their diets were equally rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Today Americans consume a diet that on average contains 17 grams of omega-6 for every one gram of omega-3 fatty acids. In Japan, residents consume a diet that…

“The Rest of the Story” about omega-3 fats by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Soon you will know the rest of the story…In last week’s article you learned some facts about flax, but you only learned half of the omega-3 fat story. Read on to learn “the rest of the story.” As a child I remember listening to a guy named Paul Harvey who did a radio news segment…

Queen of the Fats by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Omega-3 fats, THE END…for nowBow to the Queen…of the fats. That’s how Susan Allport refers to omega-3 fats in her book, “The Queen of Fats.” When omega-6’s were found to be essential, they were deemed the King for being, at the time, the only truly essential fatty acid. But we all know that behind ever…

Superfoods for a Super YOU! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

SUPERFOODSWhile most articles define “superfoods” as those foods with the highest antioxidant activity, I choose my favorite “superfoods” based antioxidants AND the ability to perform multiple tasks in the diet and in the body. Pomegranates, acai and gojis are great, but they have limited uses when compared to this list of superfoods: flax seeds, nutritional…

Beauty IS skin deep by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Bring out your inner beautyBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but nutrition plays a vital role in both inner and outer beauty because if you feel good, it will show on your face and in your disposition. Any beauty regimen should start with proper hydration, and yes, water is best. The average…

Think Pink! Take Action!! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Give Yourself a Fighting ChanceIt’s national breast cancer awareness month. Think pink, then take action. Do something to reduce your risk of breast cancer today and everyday. Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a…

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