Confession… One of my favorite meals is still a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I’m 44, and I still adore a PB&J. My guess is that there are a few …
Nutritional InformationWhat’s in Your Peanut Butter?
Nutritional InformationThe Banana Dilema
During my health journey over the past decade, I can’t tell you how many people have told me that bananas are bad for me. In the last 10 years, I’ve …
Nutritional Information RecipesThe Benefits of Blackberries
Blackberries are in season June through August depending upon where you live. Here in Tennessee they’ve been at the farmer’s market for a few weeks now. Just like blueberries, there …
Nutritional InformationThe Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are in season here in Tennessee. We bought several pounds of organically-grown blueberries from a local farmer last week at the farmer’s market. We’ve made jelly and enjoyed them …
Nutritional InformationWhat Diets Have in Common
Over the last two months, I’ve studied over 100 diets. While some are really out there, most diets have a lot of common ground. While I personally eat a whole …
Nutritional InformationCreamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients4 medium tomatoes1/2 medium onion4 cloves garlic1 tbsp dried basil1/2 cup almond milksalt and pepper to taste 1. Saute onions until about half cooked. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and …
Nutritional InformationWhere Do You Get Your Fiber?
When people find out I don’t eat meat, eggs, or dairy, I almost always get the question. “But where do you get your protein?” Studies show that vegans and vegetarians …
Nutritional InformationConfessions of a Cheese Addict
I recently posted on Facebook that I was finally getting around to reading Dr. Neal Bernard’s book The Cheese Trap, after which several people PMed me and asked (1) if …
Nutritional InformationBe Like Popeye
As silly as the cartoon seems, Popeye was on to something. Spinach is a superfood. You should definitely eat more spinach! A serving (100 grams/3.5 oz) of spinach contains all …
Nutritional InformationA Word About Whole Grains
Not all carbs are equal. That’s why even low carbers take into account the amount of fiber in determining net carbs. That’s also why most scientifically-based diets steer you away …
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