The Phytonutrient Dietitian
What did okra ever do to you? Besides being an itchy plant when it grows, it is harmless. But, throughout so much of the country
What type of activity have you and your family done together to live healthier this week? Jot them down at mealtime together and discuss more
It’s not news that the typical U.S. diet—what researchers call the “Western diet”, loaded with meat, saturated fat, processed foods, salt and sugar and low
Planning to eat less meat as a family? To help jumpstart the transition to a plant-based diet in your family, here are 10 plant-powered kid-friendly
Summertime and corn on the cob go hand in hand! Corn is a whole grain with many phytochemicals to help you fight off cancer and
Tonight marks the beginning of the 2012 Olympic Games. Ask former Olympians, and they will tell you how essential nutrition is to their training regimen
Ingredients Quinoa 1 1/2 cups Water 3 cups 1 can Black beans, we prefer Eden brand because it doesn’t contain BPA lining 1 glass jar
We have been enjoying bruschetta for the past few weeks for lunch or dinner. It’s so great on a hot summer day and full of
Red Potatoes: Wash, scrub, cut and boil red potatoes until soft -keep skin on Drain and place back in pot Mix in low-fat sour cream
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