Have you ever wondered if buying organic is worth it? Maybe you have limited funds and are curious to know if certain foods are best to buy organic. Perhaps you came across the Dirty Dozen in your search. What is the Dirty Dozen? Every spring the Environmental Working...
Why is this topic of super foods important? In this time of physical distancing, what are you doing to stay in good health? Exercising, getting good sleep, limiting alcohol, and not smoking are obvious ways to boost health. So is a nutrient-rich plant-based diet....
Do you get enough protein at breakfast? Challenged with ideas? For most people, getting adequate amounts of protein for lunch and dinner is not a problem—breakfast is another story. In this post, I’m highlighting how to make overnight oats. Thanks to my Texas Health...
July – National Blueberry Month Red, white and blue – our nation’s colors. Two of those colors are the color of my favorite fruits! What’s better than strawberries and blueberries? Not much in my book. That’s why I celebrate National Blueberry Month taking the...
Make Your Own Non-Dairy Milk If you are vegan or lactose intolerant, almond and other non-dairy milk drinks are options. Although neither vegan nor lactose intolerant, almond milk was my go-to milk many years ago. I drank it when I was more concerned with calories...
Once shunned due to its high-fat content, the avocado is now an *it* food and for good reason. Packed with nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, avocados are a nutrient-rich food. One-third of an average size avocado has about 80 calories and is sodium and...
