Hummus This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling. 2 cups garbanzo beans (cooked (chickpeas))2 cloves garlic...
Oatmeal has always been a hot topic when it comes to nutrition. One of the latest crazes is actually “cold” oatmeal, otherwise known as overnight oatmeal or overnight oats. This really isn’t something new, it’s just a resurgence of a classic with a new name. Have you...
Muesli is a traditional Swiss breakfast food. It was invented by a physician around the turn of the 20th century. It is truly a tasty treat, and one that I have enjoyed in all my travels to Switzerland. In fact, I love it so much that I even make it at home....
If you think popping a multi-vitamin or vitamin C tablet daily will prevent you from getting a chronic illness, think again. While nearly 50% of Canadians and over 65% of Americans take vitamins, minerals, antacids or other nutritional supplements, most science does...
Spring Salad This delicious spring salad takes advantage of all of the items available in the spring, which include greens, oranges, and root vegetables. 6 cups mixed greens ((mesclun))1 mandarin orange (cut in half)1 beet (roasted)1 cup sliced carrots ((about 2...
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. As plants begin to bloom and neighbors start to cut their grass more frequently, allergy sufferers nationwide start sniffling...
Yogurt has been around for thousands of years, at least since 6000 BC. The word yogurt is believed to come from the Turkish word “yog`urmak,” which means to thicken, coagulate, or curdle. Most yogurt today is made from cow’s milk fermented with Lactobacillus...
You won’t want to miss this! Participate in free wellness screenings, connect with local vendors, check out the food and fitness demonstrations, and enter prize drawings for gift cards, a gym membership, an Instant Pot, a bicycle or other fitness equipment, plus...
Fruits and vegetables are often touted for cancer prevention, blood pressure reduction and lowering the risk of obesity. There are plenty of studies to support eating more produce. Now new research also indicates that these colorful gems may improve your mood. Dr....
