Clients and readers often ask me what fruits are good for diabetes or prediabetes. It's really a simple answer: All of them! Every single fruit has a unique array of disease-fighting nutrients and phytonutrients like beta-carotene, lycopene, polyphenols and more. Research suggests that berries have ... Read More...
Very Berry Smoothie Recipe: Easy and Delicious
This berry smoothie recipe nourishes the body and pleases the taste buds! Let's hear it for easy, fast, delicious and nutritious. I've been whipping up this berry smoothie recipe for years. It's so simple and comes out perfectly with any favorite berry. During the summer, I use fresh berries ... Read More...
Surprisingly High Sodium Foods + Tips to Reduce Sodium Intake
It's not what many people think. The saltiest foods are not the salty-tasting peanuts and popcorn. In fact, these are often surprisingly low in sodium. You simply can't use taste to determine the amount of sodium in food. Salted peanuts, popcorn and chips taste salty because the salt is on ... Read More...
Award-Winning Healthy Dessert: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cereal Nachos
This nutrient-packed, sweet and delicious healthy dessert recipe is a winner! Literally! Call me lucky! I was invited to spend a couple days at the General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis with a small gathering of colleagues. We were treated to a fun and informative event hosted by General ... Read More...
5 Weight Loss Diet Strategies Worthy of New Year’s Resolutions
Is a weight loss diet part of your New Year's plan? If you're making New Year's resolutions to lose weight, you can up your chances of success by creatively and purposefully making a plan. Willpower is way over-rated. So are very restricted diets. Here are some diet resolutions that actually ... Read More...