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The Importance of Eating Your Vegetables and Fruits

Diet June 14, 2012

The average American eats around 2 servings of vegetables and fruit per day. Sadly this goes against the helpful guidelines that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as they have stated in their guidelines that Americans should be eating from 5 to over 10 servings of fruits... Read more

Making it Count with Super Brain-Healthy Foods

Diet June 10, 2012

Parents can help their child make the grade by coupling brain healthy supplements, a good multi-vitamin and brain-smart foods. Properly nourishing the brain will ultimately set the child up for success in the classroom by improving focus and concentration, managing behavioral problems and keeping them healthy. The daily diet... Read more

Bee Pollen and Royal Jelly Good For You?

Diet April 23, 2012

Collected from bees as they enter the hive bee pollen is actually pollen from flowers. These pollen granules stick to the bee’s body parts and legs as they help themselves to nectar inside the flowers. Bee pollen has been called the perfect food as it contains all of... Read more

Chef Eds Pasta e Fagioli

Italian Main course Recipes Soups and stews April 19, 2012

“Beans and pasta” “This classic Italian dish is loaded with great carbs and nutrients” Ingredients 2 cups ditalini or macaroni pasta 3 cups red beans 1 cup chopped white Spanish onions 2 small carrot, grated 1/2 cup chopped celery 3 clove garlic, minced 1/2 pound prosciutto, finely chopped... Read more

Sweet Potato Baked Sticks

Appetizers and snacks Recipes April 19, 2012

The healthiness of sweet potatoes is vast and according to nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) sweet potatoes are foods rich in complex carbs and also ranked it as the top food in nutrition of all vegetables. It was also graced with generous points... Read more

Lightly Pan Fried Whole Mackerel

Appetizers and snacks Brunch Diet meals Herbs and spices Main course Meat and poultry Recipes Seafood Under 500 calorie meals Vegetarian September 25, 2011

“This fish is high in Omega 3 fats, can make your blood thinner, prevent heart disease and is delicious” Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ pound whole gutted mackerel 1 teaspoon dried rosemary powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1... Read more

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Toasted Sub with Avocado

Appetizers and snacks Breads Breakfast Brunch Food Main course Meat and poultry August 15, 2011

“This is a healthier and tropical variation of the usual BLT” Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 large Italian sub roll sliced in half (not all the way) and cut into two 8 slices of bacon 1 large tomato sliced 1 small romaine lettuce washed... Read more

Nutrients your child may be missing

Nutrition August 4, 2011

Is your child one of the ones that is missing out on the four essential nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin D and calcium? …