Eggplant. Aubergine. Guinea squash. Brinjal. Melongene. Did you know that these are all different names for the same item? Many of us conjure up an image of a dark purple oblong object with a stem at the top. However, not… read more
Nutrition
Breaking Down the Bowl: Choosing a Healthy Cereal
When it comes to busy mornings, nothing is quicker and easier than having a bowl of cereal. A stroll down the cereal aisle suggests that there are many healthy cereal options. Unfortunately, labels are highly misleading—breakfast cereals can be highly… read more
For the Love of Honeycombs!
Oh Honey! It’s sweet, it’s sticky and it’s produced by only one species of bee – the honey bee of course. Ever wonder how honey is actually made? We were too! Honey is the result of the following process as… read more
Cooking School 101: It’s Never Too Late to Learn
When I went on maternity leave with my first son 16 years ago, I had planned on learning to cook. Let’s just say, I failed miserably! So, in 2021 I plan on really cooking, like the kind where the smell… read more
Processed Foods: What You Need to Know
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), processed foods are defined as “any raw agricultural commodity that has been subject to washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing, packaging or other… read more
Chickpeas: The New Healthy Carbs For Your Pets
BY SARAH CORREA-DIBAR We bet you’ve never met a game night without a hummus dip. Soon, you will not meet a person who doesn’t give their furry friend hummus’ main ingredient — chickpeas. These legumes are healthy carbohydrate alternatives to… read more
Healthy Hormone Harvest Salad
Looking for a way to make a tasty meal out of these hormone-helping ingredients? Try this delicious salad! 1 cup raw spinach 1 cup sweet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces and roasted 1 cup shredded Brussels sprouts 1/2 cup diced… read more
Decoding the New Food Labels: What You Need to Know
Thanks to updated scientific information linking diet to chronic diseases such as heart disease and obesity, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to update food labels with new recommendations and easier to read information. The change happened over the… read more
Hormone Healthy Foods
Hormones are chemical agents that regulate and control many processes in our bodies. Our stress level, reproductive system, development, metabolism and so much more are all leaning on hormone levels to ensure that things are running smoothly. However, sometimes hormone… read more
Healthy Holiday Sweets
The holidays are filled with sweet eats and goodies! This year, don’t sacrifice your healthy eating habits to enjoy the treats of the season. Try these tasty sweets that are a natural, healthier option to traditional heavy desserts. You will… read more
