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Going Bananas

November 14, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Recently, I have gotten back to including a nice, ripe banana in my daily routine.  I go through months without even thinking about a banana and then the cravings hit, and I can’t get enough of them.  Luckily for us all, not only are bananas readily available but they also have many health benefits.  Bananas […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: banana, Electrolytes, Fiber, flavonoid, Gut Health, heart health, ldl, Potassium, resistant starch, snack, workout

The Power of Ginger

October 22, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Recently, my husband has been complaining of feeling cold all the time.  I suggested to him to add some ginger tea to his daily regime.  Ginger is considered a warming spice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has a long history as a healing substance.  In TCM, warming foods or spices can be included in […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: antioxidant, arthritis, cancer, cholesterol, gigerol, ginger, indigestion, ldl, nausea, spice, tcm, tooth decary

Harvest the Awesomeness of Apples

October 4, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Grannie Smith, Fiji, Honey crisp and Pink Ladies- these are just a few of the amazing varieties of apples that are starting to flood the stores and Farmer’s Markets right now.  I feel blessed to live in a state that produces an abundance of these balls of healthiness.  Here are some of the reasons I […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: apples, cancer, cholesterol, dental health, diabetes, Fiber, fiji, grannie smith, hoenycrisps, ldl, teeth, Vitamin C

Focus on Fiber

June 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blood sugar, cholesterol, colon cancer, diabetes, Fiber, flax, fruit, healthy gut, hemorrhoids, insoluble fiber, ldl, microbiome, oatmeal, poop, soluble fiber, stool, veggies

Dark Chocolate Love

February 8, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Dark Chocolate Love I know that many people view Valentine’s Day as a fake holiday, cooked up to sell more cards, jewelry and treats  but I like to view Valentine’s as an opportunity to nourish  my body with yummy, healthy dark chocolate.  Don’t get me wrong, dark chocolate has a regular place in my life […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: antioxidant, chocolate, cholesterol, cocoaj, heart disease, ldl, oleic acid, recovery, valentines

Focus on Garlic

December 24, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

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 […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Anti-Inflammatory, athletes foot, blood sugar, cancer, diabetes, Garlic, ldl

4 Ways to Reduce Your Cholesterol

May 1, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

4 Ways to Reduce your Cholesterol  Exercise:  At least 30 minutes of cardio five times a week, combined with light strength training has been shown to have a positive impact on cholesterol levels.  Not only does it increase the production of HDL, “the good cholesterol” but it also reduces LDL, “the bad cholesterol”. Eat oats […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Fiber, ldl, oatmeal

Magical Mushrooms

August 26, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

Mushrooms are enjoying a resurgence in popularity.  Eastern medicine has used mushrooms for hundreds of years to help with a variety of symptoms and ailments but now mainstream culture is recognizing the benefits of this mighty fungi.  All types of mushrooms are rich in antioxidants to help reduce inflammation and contain some protein and fiber.  They […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: cancer, chaga, cordyceops, fungi, ldl, reishi, Selenium, Stress, vitamin b

Focus on Cinnamon

March 4, 2018 by Teri Sprouse

In many homes, cinnamon is probably one of the most well know and well used spices in our spice rack.  In the US, most of us associate cinnamon with treats like pancakes and cookies.  However, in other country cinnamon enjoys a place in both sweet and savory dishes.  While cinnamon is amazingly tasty, the good […]

Filed Under: Ashleigh, Nutriton Tips Tagged With: anti oxidants, blood circulation, cavities, cinnamon, diabetes, hdl, insulin, ldl

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