I am in love with sweet potatoes. Especially when they are baked! When I was a kid, I only knew about the canned ones or when my mom ended up boiling them. But where was the sweetness in that? Ever since I discovered baked sweet potatoes, I’ve been hooked and […]
You’ve probably heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” And that’s all too true. What we put on our plates either nourishes our bodies or feeds disease. For many Americans, it wrecking havoc with their health, causing an epidemic of diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions and much more. But we […]
For some of us, it’s smoking. For others, its overeating. Whatever it is, we feel the pull of a bad habit that we know we ought to kick but we just can’t. But don’t despair. You can make new habits. And here’s a quick guide to get you started. Know […]
If it’s one ingredient that’s going to find its way into just about everything savory I cook, it’s garlic. No contest! I love it roasted, minced, crushed, sprinkled in my soups, mixed in beans and burgers. So of course, it has to be part of a tossed salad. I guess […]
If you’re looking for another reason to visit the salad bar next time you eat out, here’s a new study to give you an added boost. Researchers at Rush University Medical School in Chicago found that eating as little as 1 and 1/3 cup of lettuce every day–or a bit […]
Pancakes or waffles? Do you find yourself eating one over the other? I think I like waffles best, but on the weekends, there’s nothing like a pancake breakfast. Especially when it’s easy and bursting with whole grain goodness. Whole wheat is great but how about 4 grains like cornmeal, rolled […]
