For some people, the slightly gamy flavor of duck may be an acquired taste. I happen to love it! Duck is also a stellar source of protein—for reference only (I would never eat duck “diced!), 1 cup of diced duck contains approximately 30 grams of protein. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals […]
Good Morning Liver Cleanse Smoothie
In the spring, especially, it’s important to show our liver a lot of love. As the second largest (and heaviest) organ in the body, the liver is a tireless multi-tasker. On a functional level, it serves us by: Producing bile Producing cholesterol and proteins to help carry fats throughout the body Creating proteins and cholesterol […]
No-Cook Creamy Spinach Soup
If you’re doing a whole foods-based clean eating cleanse or detox, spinach is a versatile staple that you want to have at the ready. An excellent source of vitamins (K1, A, B2, B6, folate , E and C), minerals (manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium) and fiber, spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green. Fresh spinach […]
Walking to Better Health: 11 Anti-Aging Benefits
If you want to lose weight (and keep it off), improve your overall health and slow down the aging process, what’s the one thing you can do right now? Move more. Movement is essential for optimal health. The human body is designed to move. For most of evolutionary history, our ancestors were in constant motion—sprinting, climbing, […]
Getting Sauced: A Healthy Twist on Chimichurri
Herbs are an often underappreciated source of green nutrition. They contain unique antioxidants, vitamins, essential oils and other nutrients that can help boost immunity and promote proper detoxification. Parsley is one of these herbs. I remember a time when “parsley” only referred to the curly parsley that restaurants used as a garnish. The idea of […]
Sweet Green: Pea and Spinach Dip with Basil
Fresh peas, sweet and light, are a delicious rite of spring. They typically debut at farmers’ markets in late spring and early summer. Peas are rich in phytonutrients, including flavanols (like catechin and epicatechin found in green tea and cocoa), phenolic acids (such as those in coffee, berries and artichokes) and carotenoids (such as beta-carotene). […]
7 Ways to Feed a Healthy Heart
In addition to Valentine’s Day, February is Heart Health month. Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. We need to show our heart some love. Yet, (often conflicting) health headlines can leave us confused about the best ways to prevent heart disease. For example: Do you […]
No-Guilt Flourless Chocolate Cake
Nothing says “love” like a flourless chocolate cake. Especially when it’s homemade. You don’t have to be gluten-free or wheat-free to appreciate the sheer decadence of a flourless chocolate cake. It’s a delectable way to enjoy a combination of healthy fats: pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed butter, dark chocolate and cocoa powder (ideally, unsweetened and 100% cocoa)—all […]
Show Me the Love! Ultra-Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
Want to show your love? Give me chocolate—the darker, the better (I like 85% cocoa content or higher). Or…you could make these brownies! Why does chocolate = love? We have to credit the Mayans for creating this symbolic connection. In the 7th century, the Mayans migrated from Guatemala to the Yucatan peninsula, where they established […]
Resolution Rx: 10 Healthy Shifts for 2017
Did you make a New Year’s health resolution—like losing weight, getting fit, or eating healthy? In all likelihood, by end-January, that initial fire in your belly has faded. Maybe you’ve even reverted to familiar (but unhealthy) habits. An estimated 92% of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions, according to a University of Scranton […]