A major part of developing great health is to eat clean, exercise, don’t smoke, and other factors. There are many superfoods available for us, but chia seeds have become an important functional food. Suitable nutrition is a critical factor in the prevention of many diseases related to health. As well as helping us age well. […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
Total time to make these yummy muffins – 50 minutes. Makes 12 muffins. Try them, they are great. 2-1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup melted extra virgin coconut […]
KALE-BANANA BREAKFAST POPS LEVEL: EASY TOTAL: 8 hours 5 minutes PREP: 5 minutes Inactive: 8 hours Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 small banana, cut into chunks 2 cups packed chopped kale (stems removed) 1/2 cup 2 percent plain Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Honey can be used as a substitute for maple […]
Here is a yummy summer! Ingredients: Fruit Filling: 3 Tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoon orange juice (high calcium orange juice was used here) 5 cups fresh or frozen peaches Topping: 2/3 cup unbleached flour (oat flour can be used also) 1/3 cup oat bran 1/3 cup […]
Like sugar Americans consume too much salt – more than a teaspoon and a half a day. Most often it doesn’t come out of a shaker, but is hidden in the foods you eat. But is it really bad for your heart to eat too much, or is that just a concern for people with […]
For thousands of years, Maca has been a part of the traditional medicine because of its multiple beneficial effects that it has on our health. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a starchy root vegetable. Related to the turnip which grows at high altitudes in Peru, although it is now grown in other countries, including China. It […]
Ingredients 4 Cups Diet Ocean Spray cranberry Juice drink. 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice with calcium 1 to 2 single serve packets Splenda or Monk Fruit Extract (the better sugar substitute) 1 Tablespoon mulling spice (placed in spice mulling bag or tea strainer) Directions 1. Place all ingredients in a large pot. 2. […]
Allergies to sesame seed and oil is becoming increasingly more common. Mostly because of its use in international fast-food and bakery products. Allergies to kiwi, poppy seeds, and/or sesame seeds (and sesame oil) often occur in patients with a simultaneous sensitivity to nuts and flour as well. Studies on multiple foods that cause cross-reactivity such […]
It seems that whenever I read about a new food issue many reports don’t always clarify what part of the food is the problem. For example the most recent issue seems to be about the egg. Eggs are not bad as a whole food. It is the yolk that can be troublesome. Especially to those […]
