I was just reading over my garden planting calendar for 2012 and saw that March 21st is the day to plant strawberry plants in my area. I just love strawberries (especially wild strawberries) and I just cannot wait until they come in season! I love to eat them straight off the plant, but also my…[Continue Reading...]
It’s the first day of fall, folks! What do you think of when you think of the fall season? Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. When I think of fall, I think not only of the beautiful colors of the changing leaves, but the crisp morning air and of course…pumpkins! And not just…[Continue Reading...]
Quinoa is a low-fat source of protein and rich in essential nutrients. Learn the health benefits of quinoa and why it’s one of the most nutritious foods available. Although technically a seed, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is commonly referred to and used most often as a grain. Quinoa is available year-round in most supermarkets and is…[Continue Reading...]
Although calcium is best known for promoting strong teeth and bones, calcium does so much more for the body. In addition to regulating blood pressure, calcium helps regulate hormones and digestive enzymes and helps prevent and/or treat certain ailments such as osteoporosis, PMS, high cholesterol and insomnia. Low levels of calcium in the body has…[Continue Reading...]
Who doesn’t love a sweet, juicy slice of watermelon in the summertime? Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits and I try to eat a piece every day during the summer months. Not only is watermelon a tasty treat, watermelons are low in calories and offer up a variety of nutrients that are good for…[Continue Reading...]
We all know by now that fish is one of the best (if not “the best”) omega-3 fatty acid food sources, but what if you don’t eat a lot of fish? Are there other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids? There sure are! Here’s a list of foods to add to your diet to reap…[Continue Reading...]
More than just a sweet, juicy treat, blackberries are chock full of nutrients and are low in calories and fat. Eaten raw or used in a fruit smoothie, blackberries are one of the most nutritious foods to add to your clean eating diet. Calories in Blackberries One cup of raw blackberries contains only 62 calories. …[Continue Reading...]
I don’t know if it’s all of the intensely cold, snowy days lately, but sometimes I struggle with keeping my energy levels up. Working out helps, but sometimes I find myself just wanting to take a nice, long nap (wrapped up in a big, warm comforter, of course!). I’ve been seeking out foods that boost…[Continue Reading...]
The weather here is starting to cool down finally and so I know the first snowfall is just right around the corner and what does wintertime bring? Nasty colds and the dreaded flu. I’ve already had my first bug of the season, so I’ve been looking for foods to add to my “must eat daily”…[Continue Reading...]
