February 4th, 2009
One of my winter cooking traditions is making plentiful amounts of butternut squash soup. I’m a big fan of this seasonal vegetable that’s bursting with a whole host of nutrients, most especially Vitamin A, an important antioxidant. But that’s not all – ample amounts of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber make this squash a real
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October 15th, 2008
Here’s a question for you: will eating only organic food give you all the nutrients you need to support and protect your body?
If you said no, you’re on to something and keep reading. And if you said yes, DEFINITELY keep reading.
I’m reminded every day that our food sources, even organic fruits and vegetables, are often
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February 20th, 2008
I recently stumbled across a website that I want to share with you that has a host of information about health and debunks lots of myths. It’s simply amazing how much conflicting information you can find about nutrition. Are dairy products good for us or not? Should be really be eating carbs? How much water
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October 1st, 2007
When fall rolls around, I’m in heaven because I adore anything with pumpkin in it – pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin seeds, and especially pumpkin ice cream (perhaps not the healthiest version of it, but oh so good). I simply can’t get enough of pumpkin. And the good news is that pumpkin is
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September 4th, 2007
Do you know that there are several thousand varieties of tomatoes? My all time favorite is the sun gold – a small, yellow cherry tomato bursting with flavor. When I buy them at the farmers’ market, I can eat half the basket before I even get home.
Often called a superfood, tomatoes have numerous health benefits.
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August 4th, 2007
With summer in full force, it’s natural to consume lots of fresh produce. Chock full of essential vitamins and minerals, fresh fruits and vegetables are tasty, appealing and highly energizing. What’s better than fresh corn, pesticide-free berries or beautiful heirloom tomatoes?Go to your local farmers’ market or neighborhood farm stand and you’ll probably learn that
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July 4th, 2007
Why is it that in the summer we naturally crave more fresh and raw foods? These foods have a cooling effect on the body. Their lightness and high water, fiber and vitamin content work together to act as our internal air conditioning during these warm months. At this time of year we also need less
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May 4th, 2007
In the spring season, seeds flaunt their vitality and energy by sprouting. Sprouts of all varieties contain the building blocks of life in the form of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and simple sugars. In their early growth state, sprouts are very easy to digest, allowing our bodies to access many wonderful nutrients. Recent research by
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