I have noticed in my time writing this blog that almost every time I focus on a healthy food, it boasts having a big dose of fiber. Fiber is a necessary component of a complete diet. The term refers to the edible part of plants that is not easily digested by the body. Fiber is […]
Focus on Garlic
Today I started making our Christmas Eve dinner. It is an old family favorite and involves a lot of garlic and shrimp. As I was smashing the garlic, I started thinking about all the benefits involved in consuming garlic. Being a daughter in a long line of Cajun cooks, garlic has had a prominent place […]
Resistant Starch
Resistant starch is a hot topic in the health world right now. Many people are touting all its health benefits. Starches are the long chains of glucose that are found in grains, potatoes and other foods. Some starches are easily digested while others pass through your digestive tract without being broken down, this difficult to […]
Black Bean Bonanza
Last week was one of the weeks I look forward to the most every year. Two other woman and I hosted a camp for kids ages 5-12. This camp focuses on mindfulness, yoga and cooking, with the kids rotating through each area every day. I am responsible for the cooking part of the camp so […]
The Beauty of Breakfast
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper. Conventional wisdom stresses the importance of starting your day with breakfast. But is it really necessary? I often hear from my clients that they are not hungry in the morning or don’t have time for breakfast. The research is really […]
Focus on Quinoa
Quinoa is one of the new powerhouse nutritional super stars that everyone is talking about. Many people think quinoa is a grain but it is actually a seed that has been consumed for over 3000 years. It is a vegan, gluten free food perfect to use as a substitute for rice or pasta. Quinoa […]
Loving on Lentils
Lentils are an incredible, cheap, tasty source of vegan protein. Lentils like other types of beans are a member of the legume family. They grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds, are high in nutritional value and are available throughout the year. Unlike other types of beans, they are quick cooking, […]
