YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Juice from ½ lemon Extra-virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons minced or finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro ¼ teaspoon coriander powder ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional) 1 pound of sea scallops, side… Continue Reading
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New Food & Supplement Labeling
By now, you’ve probably noticed the new nutrition facts on food labels and dietary supplements. While the new labeling requirements primarily affects packaged foods, it also applies to dietary supplements. Late last year, VitaMedica started rolling out these labeling changes along with a new and refreshed packaging design. Even though the packaging and the… Continue Reading
Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a wide, flat bowl, combine cheese,… Continue Reading
Chicken Pot Pie
6-8 Servings Ingredients: Filling: 1-pound skinless, boneless cooked turkey or chicken meat – cut into smaller pieces Olive Oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and diced ½ white or yellow onion, diced 2 ribs of celery, diced 10 brown mushrooms, sliced Spices: Fresh ground pepper, salt, thyme, dill 1 cup sliced carrots 1… Continue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Digestive Health
Digestive problems are among the top health complaints in America today. Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to gastrointestinal upset. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can prevent these digestive problems from occurring. For best results,… Continue Reading
3 More Reasons Why Breastfeeding is Smart
Here in the U.S., it’s pretty common to see people looking shocked when a mother breastfeeds her baby in public. Mothers are often asked to relocate to baby stations located in restrooms, of all places, making for an unpleasant and unsanitary experience for both mother and child. But a new study might help change… Continue Reading
Going Gluten-Free – What are the Health Benefits?
From supermarket shelves to magazine articles and menus, the phrase “gluten-free” seems to be everywhere we look lately. But if you’re like most people, you’re not quite sure what it means, and especially, what it means for your health. Is gluten really the new nutritional villain? Or is being gluten-intolerant or allergic becoming more… Continue Reading
Artificial Sweeteners Alter Blood Sugar & Gut Bacteria
Sometimes, you just need something sweet. Whether it’s for your morning coffee, in your diet soda, or for “better-for-you” home-baked goods, who hasn’t tried a sugar-free sweetener in the name of health or weight loss? But what if your efforts to reduce your sugar intake were actually making you fatter? What if you are… Continue Reading
Eat More Fruits and Veggies to Live Longer
Be honest. How many servings of fruits and vegetables have you had today? If you said three or four, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re the average American or Brit. But if you want to live a longer life, you’ll have to do better than “an apple a day.” In fact, you’ll have to… Continue Reading
Low-Fiber Diet Linked to Increased Disease Risk
Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can, well, keep things moving along, recent research is showing that it can do much, much more to prevent disease and keep us healthy. The… Continue Reading