Supplements to support a healthy vegan diet Vegan diets, when done well, are a fantastic way to eat for health. So why do vegans still need to take certain supplements? The answers relate to the soil and particular nutritional gaps that can often be best filled with vitamins. Benefits of veganism Vegans primarily eat vegetables, seeds, beans, nuts, whole grains,…
This is a recipe that transports me back to my childhood. A traditional Italian comfort dish, stuffed artichokes were (and still are) a staple around our holiday table every year. Stuffed artichokes are a perfect artichoke appetizer! Whether you’re hosting a gathering for the holidays this year or attending a party at someone else’s house, I am confident my mother’s…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. This recipe is without flour and is gluten-free. You need 4 ingredients: peeled almonds, sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract – you might already have everything in your cupboard. Surprise your family or make them as a little pick-me-up for yourself. They are done in 15min and you will LOVE them!! …
ABC’s of increasing the bacteria you want growing in your gut Prebiotics and probiotics are bacteria that keep your intestinal tract healthy and support your immune system. The importance of their function is becoming clear, yet many of us still don’t really understand what they really do. How do prebiotics and probiotics really work, what benefits do they offer, and…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. Italian Lemon Knot Cookies (aka Tarallucci in Italian) is simply a drop cookie that has been formed into a “knot”. These tasty cookies are a yummy holiday treat bursting with citrusy-lemon flavor. I can remember my mom standing in our kitchen during the Christmas season lovingly rolling out the dough. We all…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. Having grown up in an Italian-American home, I’ve always shared a special love of food and cooking with my family. During Christmastime, I can remember spending hours in the kitchen with my mom Bettina, creating these fantastic seasonal dishes, many of which were the original Sicilian recipes handed down from my grandmother…
New trend offers a balanced eating plan March is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to begin fine-tuning your diet? Counting macros is popular with weight-lifters, but it’s also a great way to boost your nutrition or lose weight. Here are some tips and macro-counting tools to help you balance your eating-plan: Macro counting Calorie counting is an old,…
How these products can enhance your food and health Essential oils are not just for aromatherapy. Some are edible – good for your taste buds and your health. But edible oils do require know-how before you begin to use them, so you can safely reap the benefits. Essential versus fragrance oils Essential oils are made from natural compounds of plants,…
Here are 10 top energy boosting foods to incorporate into your daily nutrition plans: Chia Seeds If you haven’t jumped on the chia seed bandwagon, it’s time you start. Carolyn Brown, MS, RD at Foodtrainers in Manhattan said, “Chia seeds give you stable energy because of their great ratio of protein, fats and fiber combined with the fact that they’re low-carb.”…
