Traveler’s Tummy, Dheli Belly, Montezuma’s Revenge. Whatever name it goes by one thing is certain, Traveler’s Diarrhea (TD) is uncomfortable at best and downright deadly at worst. And if you’re planning that summer vacation to faraway destinations, you likely have legitimate concerns about getting sick. The good news? Taking a good quality probiotic supplement… Continue Reading
Food & Supplements
The Fiber 4-1-1: What It Does, Why You Should Eat It & How to Get More in Your Diet
A good diet starts with including foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Women should be consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day and men should be consuming 38 grams. Wait, but what is fiber? How do I get fiber into my diet? What does fiber do for you? Fiber… Continue Reading
Recipe: Chocolate Superfood Smoothie
Do the words “chocolate” and “spinach” sound like two you’d rather not mix? Not anymore. This quick and easy superfood smoothie will satisfy your chocolate fix, deliver a heaping helping of greens and leave your taste buds none the wiser! Blended with probiotic yogurt and calcium-rich almond milk, this smoothie transforms into a unique morning treat with… Continue Reading
Soup’s On: A Healthy Start to a New Year
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many of us are feeling tightness not only in our waistband but in our budget as well. The solution? If you’ve never made soup before, don’t worry! Making soup is very easy. Unlike baking, making a soup is pretty forgiving whether you add a bit… Continue Reading
2014 Forecast: Top Trends in Food, Fitness, Beauty & More
While 2013 comes to a close, we’re already thinking about 2014. After all, a new year means new resolutions, new habits, new attitudes, and new pursuits. But how do we filter out the old and keep up-to-the-minute, especially when ideas change so much from year to year? Fear not! As we head into… Continue Reading
12 Health-Promoting Herbs & Spices
Looking for a way to curb your salt habit? A great way is by doctoring up your meals with herbs & spices. Derived from the leaves, roots, bark, buds and fruit of various plants, herbs and spices add flavor and increase the nutritional content of foods. While it may take some time to “retrain” your taste… Continue Reading
Shrimp Scampi
Serves about 2 Ingredients: 1 pound of shrimp Flour Olive oil 2-3 large cloves of garlic 1 red jalapeno pepper or red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup dry white wine 1 lemon 1 teaspoon yellow curry 1 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley Salt and black pepper to taste 1 to 2 tablespoons… Continue Reading
Tabouleh/Tabouli
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat) 2-3 bunches flat leaf parsley (about 2 cups finely chopped) 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped 2-3 medium red tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Fresh ground pepper and salt Instructions:… Continue Reading
Curry Chicken Salad
Serves about 4 2 Chicken Breasts ¼ – ½ cup chopped red onion 2 sticks celery 1 green apple 1 cup of green or red grapes ½ cup unsalted almond slivers ¼ cup dried currants (or raisins) ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow curry 1 teaspoon dried ginger 2-3… Continue Reading
Tomato Soup
Download PDF of Recipe About 6-8 Servings Ingredients: Olive oil 1 small onion 1 carrot 1-2 celery stalks 2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp flour 3 cups low-fat milk 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes 4 Tbsp tomato paste Oregano, cilantro, parsley, basil, paprika Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper Dill, saffron, nutmeg… Continue Reading