Smoothies are my EVERYTHING! So much so, that they are the impetus for my book which I am so close to finishing writing, but yet not close enough. In the meantime, I thought that sharing a smoothie recipe is a good idea. Notice the nutrient density of the complete recipe. And note the specific nutrients…
Poached chicken on a bed of Red Leaf Lettuce topped w/ crispy brown & wild rice plus sliced oranges, cucumbers , & radishes w/ a grapefruit vinaigrette. PLUS, of course, a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie. Poached Chicken & Crispy Brown Rice on an Orange Salad Poached Chicken 4-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken thigh or breast….
Beans: the often overlooked “Super-Food” BEANS are THE highest fiber food in our “whole food” repertoire (natural and not man-made like Fiber one bars). They are high in protein, 16g per cup. They are a very, very slowly digested source of energy yielding carbohydrates; perfect for people with blood sugar issues such as Diabetics. Beans…
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…
Drink up to protect your body from the inside out, literally We all know that antioxidants are critical for fending off those ubiquitous free radicals that damage skin cells and cause premature aging and disease. However topical creams and serums laced with such nutrients as vitamin E, vitamin C, beta-carotene, polyphenols and other bioactive compounds, merely…
Blend Your Way to Health “I wanna get a job as someone who names kitchen appliances. Toaster, refrigerator, blender…all you have to do is say what s**t does, and add “er”. I wanna work for the Kitchen Appliance Naming Institute. Hey, what does that do? It keeps s**t fresh. Well, that’s a fresher …I’m going…
“The constructive use of riches is better than their possession.” (Be sure to scroll to the end for a bonus, super-nutritious recipe made with beans) What’s the use of having knowledge and experience and wisdom under your belt if you don’t share it with others? Riches are not only measured in money you know; and…
Eat right after exercise for optimal energy When you hear the theme song from Rocky what images does it conjure? I see the Philadelphia art museum steps which I ran up at the beginning, but not at the end of the Philadelphia marathon. I see a thick grey sweat suit not ideal for exercise. And…
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…
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…
