A well-known nutritionist posted that perhaps kids don’t like plant-based foods because they are relatively nutrient-poor and contain less usable protein, compared to dairy, meat, and eggs. The point of the post was that kids are wasting veggies (put in the trash) because of the above reason, and linked to the below study while pointing… Read More
The warm months of summer offers us cooling foods with high water content for hydration such as peaches, melons, tomatoes and cucumbers, just to name a few. Depending on where you live, the August choices can vary. In hotter climates spinach and cilantro might have already bolted, but in cooler climates they are at their… Read More
This article that I wrote was published in PsychCentral a few years ago. If your life has changed suddenly, this might be helpful to you. What To Do When Life Falls Apart: The Essential Six -Step Program What constitutes life falling apart? The death of a beloved spouse or family member? A marriage or… Read More
Here are some simple ways to improve your health! Buy and Consume only organic, locally grown, seasonal foods Eat non-starchy vegetables at every meal~ lots! Raw and lightly cooked Consume 25-35 grams of dietary fiber per day The Chemistry of Color! Eat lots of various colored vegetables Rotation of food~ vary what you eat. If… Read More
Did you know that mushrooms are good for your immune system? Shiitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms appear to pack the biggest immunity punch. Add to pasta sauce, sauté with a little olive oil and add to eggs with a handful of spinach, or to steamed kale served with halibut. Yum!
I was perusing articles when I happened upon my thesis for my master’s degree. I hadn’t read it for a while and enjoyed seeing it again. The topic was on dietary fiber intake and the prevention of type 2 Diabetes in kids. The below is about the importance of dining with family. Among adolescents, there… Read More
