Fall has definitely hit the Pacific Northwest. My yard is filling up with leaves, the air is crisper, and my weekly routine switched to include making big pans of oven roasted veggies to nosh on during the week. I love having a container full of healthy, oven caramelized vegetables to add as a side to […]
Fabulous Figs
I was so excited the other day when I was walking through the produce section of New Seasons and saw the lush, ripe baskets of figs. I had been noticing the trees in my neighborhood are loaded with this delicious fruit but none of them have been ripe. Every year during fig season, I gorge […]
Why You Need Fat in Your Life
Why You Need Fat In Your Life Over the years, fat has become a dirty word because it has been blamed for obesity, diabetes and a whole host of other health problems. This bad rap is unfortunate because you need to consume healthy fats for your body to survive. Fat, along with protein and carbohydrates, […]
Four Fabulous Fruits and Veggies for Fall
Fall is definitely in the air this weekend in Portland. I love the cool, crisp air and the occasional rain. It is a welcome change from the heat of summer. For many, the change of seasons brings some regrets with the perceived loss of the abundance of fresh produce. However, in the Willamette Valley, we […]
The Wonders of Watermelon
I bought my first watermelon of the season yesterday. Yum! So tasty! I love this time of the year when fresh, yummy watermelon begins to appear in the grocery stores. I grew up in the South and cold watermelon was a nightly treat on those hot summer nights. As a kid, I just knew that […]
Four Fall Foods to Add to Your Life
The weather here in Portland is beginning to shift into Fall. While we are still expecting some 80 degree days in the next week, I know it won’t be long before we are dusting off our fleeces and running around in our rain boots. Many people lament the change to Fall because they miss their […]
Focus on Cherries
Cherry season is upon us and I am so happy! Every year when it hits, I go crazy for cherries- any way I can get them. Cherries are loaded with Queritrin, a flavonoid, that is a potent anticancer agents. They are a low calorie, high fiber, portable snack. Cherries contain other compounds which help relieve and […]
Food for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
Your best bet for having smooth, supple skin, lustrous hair and strong nails does not come in a bottle from the beauty counter. It can be found in your kitchen and involves the food you put in your body. The foods you consume on a regular basis can offer the building blocks needed for strong […]
The Goodness of Tomatoes
As we move towards the end of summer, I am loving the bounty of the summer fruits and vegetables. No fruit says summer more to me than tomatoes. I love that you can have a single bush on your back porch and be overwhelmed with yummy goodness. As well as being tasty, tomatoes also offer […]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Good Afternoon and Happy Sunday Everyone! I just got back from visiting the grocery store and was excited to see all the beautiful pumpkins and gourds. It is ALL about Pumpkin right now- pumpkin bread, pumpkin beer, pumpkin ravioli! So it only seemed appropriate to share all the health benefits of pumpkin with you. Health […]
