Avocado is one of my favorite fruits. In fact, as far as fruits go, it probably is my favorite. I adore the healthy monosaturated fat, the color, the creamy consistency, and the unmistakable flavor that avocado lends to any dish it graces. What else can the humble avocado offer? Here’s why an avocado a dayContinueContinue reading “The Superpowered (and delicious) Avocado”
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The Nutritional Powerhouse You Are Missing Out On
Not all greens are created equal. In fact, the smallest of them all is by far the biggest nutritional powerhouse. Say hello to microgreens. Very simply, microgreens are baby plants. They are young greens grown from the seeds of vegetables and herbs and harvested at 7-14 days old when they are only about two toContinueContinue reading “The Nutritional Powerhouse You Are Missing Out On”
Aren’t Whole Grains Good For You?
I hear it all the time. “You are subjecting yourself to nutritional deficiencies by cutting out an entire food group.” Sometimes the word “dangerous” is thrown in there. But is really true that cutting out grains, especially glutenous grains, could subject people with an otherwise healthy diet to nutritional deficiencies? The American Dietetic Association, AmericanContinueContinue reading “Aren’t Whole Grains Good For You?”
The Pillars of Health: Vegetables
One of the first questions I ask my clients is “What could you do today to improve your health?” And most of them answer, “Eat more vegetables.” They’re so smart! Vegetables are a Pillar of Health because they pack a serious nutritional punch with every bite. If you did this one thing your health wouldContinueContinue reading “The Pillars of Health: Vegetables”
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