Good Morning Everyone! We are on to the letter “D” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods! Dates– Dates are a wonderfully sweet and versatile food that can be a great substitute for sugar or sweetener. They are also a great source of vitamins and minerals, for energy, natural sugars and dietary fiber. Dates have also been found to help strengthen bones and fight off diseases like osteoporosis. They are heart healthy because of their rich potassium content,…
Healthy Foods From A-Z: “C” Chia Seeds: These tiny little seeds pack a powerful nutritious punch! They have a nutty like flavor and you can add them to any food you like making it easy to incorporate into your diet. Chia seeds not only help our bodies fight off free radicals because of the antioxidants, they are a great source of energy because of the perfect combo of protein, fat (omega 3 fatty acids) and carbs (most from fiber) they…
Good Morning Everyone! We’re on to the letter “B”! Blueberries: This super fruit packs a mighty punch. According to www.whfoods.com “Blueberries have been repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures as well as DNA.” You can reap the benefits from both fresh and frozen blueberries! Researchers have discovered…
Good Morning Everyone! I’ve received some requests to distribute information about specific foods and how they benefit us. So, I thought it would be fun to go through the alphabet and choose 1-2 different foods that start with each letter. This brilliant idea came from Eddie Godin who is a McKinley maintenance supervisor over at Evergreen in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He had fun doing this with his daughter a few years ago to encourage her to try different foods. Every…
Below are some fabulous recipes! Whether you need a dish to pass at a BBQ or are just looking for a fresh, delicious summer recipes, these are sure to impress your friends and family for the warm months ahead. Tomato Cucumber Salad: ~ http://happygoodtime.com/2011/10/27/heirloom-tomato-and-cucumber-salad/ Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe: ~ http://www.simmworksfamily.com/watermelon-feta-salad-recipe/ Spinach and Artichoke Dip: ~ http://paleomg.com/4th-july-spinach-artichoke-dip/ Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon: ~ http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7632 Skinny Zucchini Casserole: ~ http://www.giverecipe.com/skinny-zucchini-casserole.html Mini Berry Cream Pies: ~…
Good Morning Everyone! Summer is definitely in full swing which means it’s time to go to the lake, swim in the pool, run through the sprinkler with your kids (or by yourself 🙂 ), go hiking, kayaking, camping and so much more!!! As you start to make your summer plans, make sure you plan to protect your skin as well. Our skin is our largest organ and it is so important to protect it from harmful UVA and UVB rays…