HMMMMM Chocolate

12.01.13
8:00am

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really – but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious – many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? Us loyal fans already know it is,…
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A Powerful Plant Protein

10.01.13
8:00am

“I was determined to know beans.” – Henry David Thoreau, The Bean-Field How about you? How well do you know beans? Creamy cannellinis, meaty garbanzos, sweet adzuki, tender pintos, and so many more – beans are one of the most powerful, nutrient-dense plant foods around. Consider this: Beans are packed with tons of fiber, as…
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Be In The Know About Portions

08.01.13
8:00am

Quick quiz: how many portions are in a bag of snack-size whole grain crackers?  Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice?  Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars? Hint: it’s not “one.”  Often, the above products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package. Can YOU Eat Just One? Sure, you could go ahead and enjoy…
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Eating While Distressed

05.11.13
8:00am

I have a big confession.  Last week was not a good food week. I was preparing for my first full semester that involved a boatload of pre-reading on physiology. Yikes! I was also deep into writing my first academic paper in over 20 years. Another yikes! Needless to say I was stressed out! You can…
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Dietary Fat – Is it good or bad?

05.01.13
8:00am

Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. The Skinny on Fats  Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body.  They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems.  They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure,…
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Whole Food. Real Food. We All Need To Eat Food.

02.15.13
8:00am

Who knew that figuring out what to eat could be so complicated. Well, in actuality it isn’t if we stick to the simple notion of eating real food. While modern food science, and a very young science it is, has provided us with 10’s of thousands of food-like products to choose from, we can pretty…
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Food Is The Foundation of Vibrant Health

01.15.13
8:00am

On the topic of food, my goal is to transform your relationship with what you eat.  It’s not about deprivation or tasteless fare.  It’s about nourishing your mind, body, and soul with what is required for you to live with energy, vitality, and joy.  This means eating high-quality whole foods that are packed with nutrients….
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