Festive Foods for Christmas
Christmas is just days away and what better way to celebrate than with the season’s most powerful red and green produce. Here are the top six festive food picks for nutrition and taste this Christmas holiday season. Beets Beets contain a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains – which have been shown to provide antioxidant, […]
Detox Juices and Smothies
Aloe Vera Splash SmoothieA secret ingredient that I use in many of my green smoothies is Aloe Vera gel. Why? Because of its abundant health benefits, of course. Apple Blueberry Fruit SmoothieSmoothies are a great way to obtain instant vitamins and health benefits. Here is a great recipe that contains sweet blueberries, tart granny smiths […]
Beat the Holiday Blahs With These 5 Mood-Boosting Foods
“You’re such a killjoy!” I chided my friend. Driving back from The Grove, a particular Christmas song came on the radio and she immediately changed stations. I gave her a bewildered how could you hate the holidays? look. “Those songs just trigger unpleasant memories for me,” she replied. “Compound those feelings with the pressure to […]
10 Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Creamy, pumpkin-y goodness and a buttery, flaky crust all topped with whipped cream. If there is one dessert that you can’t have Thanksgiving without, it’s pumpkin pie. With these 10 tips you will have no problem perfecting this holiday staple! 1. Use freshly grated nutmeg The little jar of “Pumpkin Pie Spice” is easy and […]
The “Green” Christmas Tree
For many families, the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations is the luminous, awe-inspiring tree decorated with care in the living room. But with all the options now available, how do you know which Christmas tree is the greenest choice for the environment? The question for many is deciding between a real, fresh tree or a fake […]
My Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Happy October 1st! As summer gives way to the harvest season, I notice many surprises, especially when shopping. As I walk into the grocery store I quickly notice, they have pumpkins! I get really excited cause really, this is the only time my family and I make my favorite pumpkin pie…and I thought this would be […]