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Chia Seed Pudding is the Perfect Back-to-School Breakfast

A few weeks ago I was on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH8 discussing healthy, clean eating back-to-school breakfasts that both kids and adults will enjoy.  The first item I featured was chia seed pudding (aka breakfast cereal) as you’ll see in the video here: Simply put, I think chia seeds are divine! So simple, so healthy, read more

Filed under: Antioxidants, Chia seeds, Fiber, Protein, Recipes, clean eating | 2 Comments

Kid- and Adult-Friendly, Healthy Breakfasts!

Haven’t we all heard the adage, “the best way to start the day is with a healthy breakfast?” umpteen times before? And it’s true what they say: eating a healthy, nutrient-rich breakfast sets the tone for both kids and adults when it comes to focus and concentration, energy levels and overall effectiveness. And you shouldn’t read more

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Food Focus: Beans

Beans, or more accurately legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties that can enhance endurance. They offer a highly usable, highly absorbable source of calcium for the body. A very inexpensive source of high read more

Filed under: Cooking, Digestion, Energy, Legumes, Protein, Salt and Sodium, Spices | 1 Comment

The Many Benefits of Brown Rice

Brown rice, with its sweet nutty flavor, provides four times the amount of insoluble fiber found in white rice because it is a whole grain that has not been stripped of its natural bran covering. It contains an impressive amount of vitamins and minerals such as concentrated B vitamins (which helps nervous systems and mental read more

Filed under: Balance, Carbohydrates, Chewing, Digestion, Eating, Energy, Fiber, Grains, Mindful Eating, Protein, Vitamins and Minerals, Whole Food Nutrition | No Comments