Omega-3 fatty acids have been the focus of much discussion over the years and, along with omega-6, they constitute what are called the essential fatty acids (EFAs). Why essential? Because of all the different types of fat that exist, we must have EFAs in our bodies to function or we
Read more →Juicing enthusiasts have known for ages that beets are a great addition to their cleansing regimen of ingredients. Long touted for glorious pigment which boasts the powerful antioxidant betanin – a cancer fighting phytochemical shown to inhibit both colon and stomach cancer cells – beets belong in a healthy diet
Read more →Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 1 medium onion 1/3 cup matzah meal, or unbleached white flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup egg substitute, or 2 eggs plus 4 whites 3 tbsp. chopped parsley 1 dash kosher salt 1 dash ground black pepper Olive oil spray
Read more →Ingredients 3/4 cup plain Greek low-fat yogurt 2 tsps lemon juice 3 egg yolks 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white sugar 1 dash ground black pepper 1 dash hot pepper sauce 8 eggs 4 Whole grain English muffins 8 oz smoked salmon (cut
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A simple circuit workout using just a jump rope! This circuit can always be modified by simply adjusting the time intervals, starting with 30 seconds for each exercise and working up to 60 as you build strength, speed, and endurance. 1. Jump rope! Jump rope is one of the
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So many of us travel for work, spend long days in the office or chase after children all day long. Life is hectic and time is precious. Even still, that’s no excuse to go through an entire day without breaking out into a good sweat while at
Read more →Before you “diss” the tofu stir-fry dish at your local Chinese take-out, be aware that the discussion of whether or not soy and soy products are safe to eat for breast cancer survivors just might be back on the table. The 2012 American Cancer Society Guidelines on
Read more →Ingredients 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup silken tofu 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Directions 1. Combine the
Read more →Now that our days of basking in the summer sun are over and we head indoors for the cold months of winter, do we really need to worry about skin damage and dry skin? You bet – and probably even more! You’ll not only want to help
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We all know so-called “bad” cholesterol – LDL- can be a risk factor for heart disease when elevated as it can clog arteries with sticky plaque and limit healthy blood flow. (While on the other hand “good” cholesterol – HDL- can be protective if elevated.) We also
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