Zesty Citrus Fruits Signal Powerful Health Benefits
Around the globe, citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, and limes, are among the most popular fruits because of their tangy flavor and potent nutrient lineup. Originating in Southeast Asia in 4,000 BC, citrus fruits soon con quered the world, as they became cultivated and incorporated into the food culture in many countries. The American Southern tradition of lemonade,...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Surprising Nutrition Facts on Foods
No internet misinformation or hype here. EN brings you some surprising nutrition facts from our panel of experts.
These days we’re on nutrition information overload—food and diet news is everywhere, from magazines to talk shows to websites. To find valid nutrition information, look for reputable magazines and websites with articles written by credible nutrition experts, such as...
Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Celebrate SuperBowl, But Don't Pack on the Pounds!
Who said SuperBowl foods have to contain layers of cheese, meat, chili, and sour cream? Contrary to popular opinion, it is possible to plan a party that is light in calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium, and heavy on flavor. Just make sure to include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your party trays in order to allow people to fill up on low-calorie, high-fiber foods in between other...
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Top 13 Nutrition Trends 2012
A brand new year always presents opportunities to improve your diet and health. To kick-start 2012, we’ve dusted off our crystal ball, and enlisted the help of food and nutrition trend experts to peer into the future. Many new, and some old, factors are coming together to influence how consumers will make food choices every day.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND, formerly American...
Monday, January 23, 2012
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The Wilshire, Santa Monica
In furthering my pursuit of visiting and writing about some of LA’s finest eateries, we made a stop at The Wilshire in Santa Monica last week. I had heard the celeb buzz over this restaurant from a colleague, so I further inquired about it from our waitress. The story goes that when the critically acclaimed chef Andrew Kirschner left The Wilshire to open up his first restaurant, Tar and Roses...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Healthy Healing Foods
Your first impression of “The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods” (Alpha Books, 2011), written by Victoria Shanta Retelny, R.D., might be that it’s another book about “superfoods” that are linked with special health benefits. But by the time you finish the first chapter of this smart tome, you’ll come to realize that it’s really a guide for good eating for life. Retelny, who is an...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Top 9 Stealth Health Diet Strategies
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones,” says an oft quoted Chinese proverb. It’s encouraging to use this analogy when you’re facing a difficult challenge, such as remodeling a home or embarking on a new career. But this strategy is also useful when you’re trying to make positive changes in your diet to achieve better health. Small steps in your diet that may seem to...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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Celebrate a Healthy Holiday, Don't Let the Season Weigh You Down
Are your holidays a flurry of chocolate boxes, cookie trays, cocktail parties and dinner buffets? If you find yourself gasping for breath by New Year’s Eve as you struggle to zip up your favorite party attire, you’re not alone. People commonly complain of holiday weight struggles, and scientists are beginning to understand the significance of this seasonal danger zone for weight...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
Here’s your chance to preview a recipe from my book, The Plant-Powered Diet, coming out June, 2012. Enjoy!
Sharon Palmer, RD
Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad
The jewel-like black beans shine in this crunchy, zesty salad. Serve it with corn tortillas and vegetable soup for an easy, refreshing meal.
Ingredients:
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Monday, December 12, 2011
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Peter's Pepparkakor
Christmas is here, and it’s time for Peter to dust off his Swedish cook book and make pepparkakor, a traditional Swedish ginger cookie. Peter has fond memories of his mom making home-made pepparkakor as a child, and now he’s instilling those memories in our boys. Every year he collects all of the ingredients together, with a quick run to IKEA for any missing items, and then he creates a massive...
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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