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
This hearty salad is delicious, nutritious and will leave you satisfied for hours! Feel free to change the vegetables seasonally. Rice, Lentil and Wheat Berry Salad 1/3 cup wheat berries 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed in a strainer 3/4 cup basmati or jasmine rice, rinsed in a… Read More
This list is from The Institute of Work and Health. I believe that health education-Primary-is what we should all focus on with nutrition education being forefront. Primary prevention Here the goal is to protect healthy people from developing a disease or experiencing an injury in the first place. For example: * education about good nutrition,… Read More
Small Bites to Well-Being The New Year is here with all that ‘new’ suggests. Perhaps you envision new work endeavors, stronger family ties, and convictions to be more involved with community. Many resolve to become a healthier person. Whatever your goals might be for this New Year, I suggest you take small bites. Small bites… Read More
There are five mother sauces: sauces that you will use time and time again, often with endless variations. The first is Bechamel Sauce, which can be used in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, on veggies (which I personally rarely do as I prefer veggies plain) and more. Here is the recipe for the first Mother sauce… Read More
You can whip these out in no time and they really are quite tasty. You can use dairy butter, but I chose to use coconut oil (or butter) and all of the ingredients were non-gluten. I took them to a party and discovered, as I have many times, that there are many who appreciate non-gluten… Read More
