As I look out my window on Sunday morning, my yard is a smokey, barely visible haze. I cannot believe how bad our air quality is from all the raging fires. My heart is hurting for the people who have lost their homes or businesses in this terrible time. Even us who are safe from […]
Rocket Greens
Yesterday, I was gifted with a whole bag full of yummy, peppery arugula from my friend’s garden. I was so excited to receive such an unexpected tasty present. Arugula, also called rocket greens, is a vegetable from the cruciferous family with many amazing health benefits. Arugula is loaded with antioxidants to fight against free radical […]
Hail a Healthy Heart
With Valentine’s week upon us, many people are thinking about hearts and other signs of love. During this time most people are focused on the romantic idea of the heart but, unfortunately, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association describes heart disease as a collection of […]
Focus on Spinach
Spring has sprung here in Portland and it has gotten me focused on all the yummy, tender greens that are available at this time. While I love arugula, tender lettuces and other green tasties, spinach is one of my favorite standbys. I love spinach served almost any way and its mild taste make it a […]
What Is A Real Foods Diet?
What is a Real Foods diet? A real foods diet can take a variety of forms including vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, flexitarian, raw foods, etc but the one characteristic all real foods diets share is a focus on eating food in its most natural form. This means consuming food as it is found in nature- not food that has been packaged or significantly altered […]
Fill Up on Fiber
Fiber is the indigestible part of plants that travels through our digestive system, absorbing water along the way and easing bowel movements. Fiber is filled with cellulose, lignin, and pectin, substances which are difficult for digestive enzymes to break down. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber absorbs water as it […]
Protein Tips for Vegans and Vegetarians
My vegan and vegetarian friends say they are always asked about how they get their protein. However, recent research has pointed to the fact that it is easier than you think to get your protein needs met even without eating meat. Protein, along with fat and carbs, is one of the three macro nutrients that […]
Foods to Aid Hormone Balance
It has been a beautiful Fall day here in Portland, reminding me to get outside and take advantage of the natural source of Vitamin D the sun offers. Soon the sun will feel like a distant memory so I feel like I need to soak up as much as possible while I can. Recently other […]
