The Phytonutrient Dietitian
The Benefits of Blueberries: Are a rich source of vitamin K, which may play a role in preventing osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries May
Blueberries are easy to grow, super healthy, nutritious and indigenous to North America. They were first loved by American Indians. I started growing blueberries about
Choose more plant-based proteins – legumes, nuts, seeds and soy products – as your protein source (protein should fill ¼ of your plate). Then choose
Cut back on snack foods like chips, cookies, sticks and fake veggies that come in bags – they are not real food and trick you
With good planning, you can keep your food costs under control by: Set a food budget so that you know how much you have to
Stock up your refrigerator and pantry with readily available whole foods, so you can make healthful feeding super convenient. If healthy foods are in your
There’s a reason for the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” There are hundreds of research studies that have been backing up
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 sprigs parsley, chopped ¼ c green onion, sliced ¼ c red bell pepper, chopped
It’s hard to get enough greens in my family’s diet. So we rely on Swiss chard , a family favorite, and a frequent go-to veggie.
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