For many of us the holidays are some of the toughest halls we find ourselves in after a loss. The way we handle our loss is as individual as our fingerprint – meaning we handle loss in our own “unique” way. There are moments during the holidays...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]May was Mediterranean Diet Month and throughout it at our Mondays programs, Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CDN taste tested several olive oils & balsamic vinegars donated by the The Crushed Olive. She spoke about all things Olive Oil including its health benefits,...
Wowza! According to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), the average American consumes more than 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day! That’s much more than the recommended 12 teaspoons per 2000 calorie diet. Obesity is an epidemic plaguing many Americans. Occasional treats are fine,...
The Beatles were surely onto something with their 1967 pop rock hit, “With a Little Help from My Friends.” We all need and long for social interaction and when we are lucky enough to be blessed with that in our lives, it makes a lot...
Salads have a long time reputation for being healthful and satisfying. Many times though, people load their salads with various ingredients that result in a meal over 1000 calories and 80 grams of fat. There are lots of fixings that can actually sabotage that healthy meal....
When choosing bread opt for whole grain. Whole grains contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other health protective components. Strong evidence of protective health benefits have been shown for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and obesity. White bread is made with refined grains...
It’s that time of the year again, when the high-fashion trend dictates the unspoken rule, “don’t wear white after labor day!” But, has anyone ever said, “don’t eat white foods?” Well, actually, they have! Usually “eat the rainbow” accompanies the advice don’t eat white foods! Hard...
As promised, a phytochemical is a naturally occurring plant chemical that protects plants from disease. It’s found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts. Evidence also points to phytochemical’s as having disease-fighting properties (e.g., anti-cancer) that also protect humans. Last week I asked, "Is a...
Do you know what an antioxidant is? I will tell you really soon, but first lets start with some background information on why antioxidants are important to your health. Every day our bodies are subjected to oxidative stress (the generation of “free radicals” - yes, I’ll...