August 27, 2018 There’s no doubt about it.  Vegetables are good for you.  The trick to receiving the health benefits like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, is that you actually have to eat the vegetables.  Are you laughing right now because veggies are your favorite food group? ...

August 20, 2018 Cooking delicious healthy food doesn’t require fancy kitchen equipment or a large kitchen to store it all.  With a few basic multi-purpose pieces, you’ll be set! Food Prep The essentials are sharp knives, a cutting board, measuring cups, mixing bowls, and a sieve.  Sharp knives...

August 13, 2018 Probiotics are everywhere these days!  There are over-the-counter supplements, fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha, and sauerkraut, specially formulated yogurts, and probiotic water.  Not to mention prebiotics and the increased advertisement of prebiotic and probiotic foods.  We will all have healthier, happy gastrointestinal (GI)...

July 23, 2018 Scientists are unraveling the mystery behind the success of the low FODMAP diet.  As it turns out, it’s all about the bugs!  By bugs, I mean the many types of bacteria that live in the human gastrointestinal (GI) system.  The macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins,...

July 9, 2018 There’s no magic wand that will force you to eat well and stick to your diet.  However, there are several things you can do that will remove the burden of a restricted diet and even make it fun. Always have food!  This may seem counter...

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