Easy Health Food Changes
« Previous EntriesFriday’s Food Fact - Figs!
You know figs aren’t a vegetable. But did you know figs aren’t a fruit either? Technically, the fig is what’s called a synconium. It starts out as a green globe with an opening at one end. Inside is a cluster of hundreds of flowers. Once these flowers are pollinated, they produce drupelets.
To get a better [...]
Fast Food That’s Good for the Heart
Got a guest post today! This information comes from a website on heart wellness.
Heart Healthy Food Info
A lot of individuals eat on the run in today’s fast-paced society. You’re usually better off eating at home rather than dining in a restaurant. But it’s still possible to make healthy selections if you have to eat fast [...]
Naked Produce - The Top Twelve With The Least Pesticides
Okay, we know washing produce removes a little of the pesticides, and peeling it removes more. And we know that organic produce is the best way to avoid ingesting pesticides. But what if you can’t find any? Or if it’s just too expensive to buy?
In that case, look for produce on the bottom of the [...]
Are All Fibers Created Equal?
Fibers As Health Food
Unless you’ve had your head stuck in the sand, you’ve heard the hype you need fiber in your diet. Well, actually, it’s true, you do. But the question is, what kind and how much? Because you see, all fibers are NOT created equal.
The fiber in your diet comes from plants. It’s the [...]
In A Pickle For Health Food
It’s not the calories that are a problem with pickles; they’re actually pretty low calorie. But the sodium, now that’s another story. Face it, using all that pickling salt pretty much guarantees a high sodium product!
Too much sodium isn’t a good idea for anyone, yet sometimes a pickle sounds mighty good on or with a [...]
Baby Steps To More Health Food In Your Diet
One step at a time. Making easy changes to get more health food in your diet. That’s what I’m talking about! I’m not the only one who thinks making small changes can add up to better health. No, you can’t make just ONE small change and everything will be glorious, but make one, and then a little later [...]
Oatmeal in a Slow Cooker
An EASY Health Food - Oatmeal in a Crockpot!
I’m always searching for new ways to make it easier to cook good food. I’d tried cooking oatmeal in a slow cooker before, but it came out too mushy for my tastes.
Recently I got a new cookbook, “The Healthy Slow Cooker.” I was delighted to see a [...]