I will admit – for the longest time I had no idea what quinoa was. I didn’t even know how to pronounce it. It didn’t even appeal to me at first. But it was when I ate my first quinoa salad, and loved it, that I decided to learn more about this...
As we age, our body’s immune system usually starts to get out of balance, making our tissues more prone to wear and tear. This is known as inflammation, and it is the main cause of unhealthy aging. Most of the medical conditions affecting older adults –...
When it comes to fueling our body with energy from snacks and meals, we must pay attention to what we are actually eating. Most packaged and processed foods are not going to be as healthy as real, all-natural foods. Just because an item says “whole grain”...
Salmon Patties are one of my favorite things to make for dinner! They are super healthy (full of Omega-3s, protein and vitamins) and so easy to make! I usually serve them with a spinach salad. Recipe: Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) of wild skinless, boneless salmon 2/3...
3 Simple Words: EAT. MORE. PROTEIN. When you eat real foods with a high satiety factor, you are able to eat less of that food and still be satisfied. This is why you should power up with protein! Protein provides satiety more than carbs or fats alone do. People...
When I was a kid, I couldn’t stand the sight, or smell, of Brussels sprouts! I mean, you couldn’t have paid me to eat them. Now, as an adult, I absolutely love them, and knowing how good they are for my body makes them even better! Brussels sprouts are...
