Red Quinoa and Lentil Salad with Apples & Walnuts
Would you like to add more quinoa to your eating plan? I have just the solution. This recipe comes from the book “The Vegetarian’s Complete Quinoa Cookbook.” It was written by a group of Professional Home Economists, including my good
“Lack of Exercise” Can Kill You, Literally
I have a recommendation. This one is totally non-negotiable!!! The benefits are simply too life-changing and miraculous. Here it is. Physical activity must be a priority in your life every single day. No ifs, no buts, no maybes. To ignore
The Truth About Snacking
Is snacking healthy or harmful? It depends. For many people, unhealthy snack choices are harming health and causing waistlines to expand. For those who choose wisely, however, the benefits of good snacking are immense. This is what you need to
Should You Take A Vitamin and Mineral Supplement?
Should you take a vitamin and mineral supplement? This is a very important question to ask. The right supplement can provide strong health protection and prolong life. The wrong supplement can cause significant harm, even death. Here’s what you need
Eat Foods With The Biggest Health Payback
How can I motivate you to eat the foods your body really needs - the kind your body celebrates every time you eat them! In kindergarten most kids learn to count to 100. I want you to go back to
Water… You Cannot Live Without It
There are many things in life you can live without. Water is not one of them. Just a few days of deprivation and the consequences can be lethal. This isn’t surprising when you consider that the majority of your body
Does A Drink A Day Keep The Doctor Away?
Often when I do a nutrition talk or workshop, someone in the audience will joke with me and say “just tell me about the red wine and the chocolate!” They don’t want to know about the broccoli, the spinach or
Does Chocolate Deserve Superstar Status?
My first book came out in 1998. It was called “When In Doubt Eat Broccoli, but leave some room for chocolate!” When I wrote this book I had no idea that chocolate was going to become the superfood it is
The Health of Your Gut Determines the Health of Your Body
You have literally trillions of bacteria that inhabit your body, most of which live along the entire length of your gastrointestinal tract. In fact, a healthy human intestinal tract hosts just as many bacteria, as there are cells in the
Number One Reason To Feed Your Body Well
People often ask me whether I practice what I preach. Do I really eat all those health-protective foods I talk about? Do I minimize my intake of dietary villains? Am I active every day? For the most part, my answer
Flaxseeds Deserve Super Seed Status
I add two tablespoons of ground flaxseed to my cereal every morning. I’ve been doing this for years. I’ll continue to do it. Why? Flaxseeds contain three potent, health-protective ingredients – lignans, omega-3 fats and fibre. Here’s what you need
Tilapia Steamed With Ginger & Green Onions
Tilapia is a lean white fish with a mild taste. It’s widely available, inexpensive and fast and easy to prepare. This recipe is no exception. It’s perfect for those days when you don’t feel like cooking a more elaborate meal.
Lose Weight… And Keep It Off
Lots of people lose weight. At least half or more regain the weight within three to five years. How can you put the odds in your favour of staying slim and trim? The National Weight Control Registry, established in 1994,
Nutrition Advice… Who Knows What To Believe Anymore???
Are you frustrated by changing nutrition headlines and conflicting advice? You’re definitely not alone. Most people don’t know what to believe any more. One headline says salt kills. The next headline says it’s not so bad. I don’t blame you
Fiesta Fit Soup
Imagine a soup that is fast, easy, gives new meaning to the word “delicious” and contains food ingredients that are linked to a lower risk of belly fat, such as whole grains, beans, healthy fats, peppers and flavonoid-rich fruits and