Kick off National Peanut Month (that’s March!) by roasting your own. This little nut is getting slammed lately because of a salmonella outbreak (that was caused by a manufacturer’s poor handling, not the food itself), but peanuts are packed with 30 nutrients, including protein and the antioxidant vitamin E. Nuts also contain heart-healthy fats — just stick to a small handful to keep those calories under control.
You may see products at the market labeled “gluten-free” these days — or maybe a friend’s doctor asked them to cut gluten from their diet. The concept of gluten and gluten-free foods can get really confusing –- here are some basic tips to help you make sense of what it all means.
The term “superfood” gets tossed around a lot, and many new (to us) foods claim magical benefits. Determining which foods are good-for-you and safe is sometimes difficult. Goji berries are getting a lot of attention lately, and they’re worth checking out.
If I could, I’d kick off every morning with something sweet. In my college days, I occasionally snacked on a brownie instead of oatmeal before class. Thankfully, I’m wiser — and healthier — now. But now I’ve got this dessert! Ellie Krieger dubs these her “breakfast cookies” — thanks to the added rolled oats and bran flakes. Try one as a mid-morning snack, paired up with a cup of tea or milk, or as a breakfast on the go.
Watch Ellie prep them in this how-to video. I love how she sneaks in pureed carrot baby food.
Mickey D’s has been talking up their healthier menu items, but what do the nutrition facts have to say? Here’s what to order — and what to avoid — next time you have to stop at the “golden arches.” (And, no, fries don’t make the good list.)
You’ve heard that high fructose corn syrup is bad for you. You know to scan food labels to make sure it’s not there. And now some of the big beverage makers are nixing it from their products. So what’s the deal with this sweetener?
“Unsatisfying,” “pricey” and “not eco-friendly” are words you might use to describe these popular packaged snacks. Sure, they’re convenient, but are they really healthy or helpful? I’m not a big fan and here’s why.
Have you checked out Foodnetwork.com’s healthy ideas lately? They’ve got dishes from Ellie Krieger for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus, recipes for their top 10 low-fat treats, after-dinner sweets and vegetarian-friendly meals. Ingredients for this Edamame Veggie Burger are going on my grocery list right now.
Today may be called “Fat Tuesday,” but you don’t have to take that literally. Don’t worry about your waistline with this spiced-up, Mardi Gras-inspired menu.
Wheat berries are a true whole grain! You may not recognize the name, but without these kernels, there would be no flour. Wheat berries are loaded with nutrients and are as easy as rice to prepare — perfect for a meal any time of year.
If that is the case, it should say something about the fruit juice it's self. They are not real fruit. How can something so natural be so bad for you? Think about that. I would try a Yoli Health Drink to be on the safe side.
