June 2013

          Ah, July 4th. It’s a day where we all get together and celebrate independence, fireworks and potato salad. The time spent with family and friends is priceless – or is it? When you start thinking about the price your waistline will pay for the overindulgence,...

JUST “BEET-IT” BROWNIES ~makes about 12-14 brownies ¾ cup Gluten Free Flax Flour (any GF flour works well) ¾ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup of dark chocolate chips (I actually used a dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe’s) 12 oz. cooked beets, drained and puréed (I use...

Are you confused about the benefits of buying organic? Well, you’re not alone. Fortunately, a 2012 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine dispels some myths with a scientific case study. In this study, researchers compared organic and organic foods (both produce and meat)...

If you’re older than 40, you may have noticed that you don’t remember things as well as you did in the past. Just yesterday, I walked into a room and promptly forgot why I was there. Maybe you’re forgetting because you’re stressed out or overworked....

  Almonds are among my favorite snack foods. Not only are they super convenient (no prep time whatsoever), but they’re also rich in fiber, vitamins, and monounsaturated fatty acids. A 2011 Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases study shows strong evidence that almonds even have cholesterol-lowering effects....