Food
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Campbell’s Offers Heart Healthy Recipes
Image courtesy of Flickr Heart health is not something most people think about on a daily basis, but taking good care of your heart and eating foods that support your heart is one of the best things you can do to aim for optimal health. There are certain foods and supplements you can take that benefit your heart. Dr. Heather Manley wrote a great post about some lab tests you can ask your doctor for to help determine your heart health. Image courtesy of Campbell’s Soup Health is foremost on people’s minds, keeping your family in tip top shape can be a challenge in these…
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Ask the Doctor :: Are there any foods that will help with my complexion?
Image courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I am noticing that my skin is dull and dry and was wondering what foods might help brighten it up some. Many people only think about their skin during the warm sunny months, but skin care is year round. The most important thing to remember is applying a good quality sunscreen everyday and second, indulging taste buds in a few nutrient-rich and skin healthy foods. Here they are my top 3 ones: 1) Lemons Begin each day with squeezing a half to full lemon in a full glass of water. It is refreshing, tasty, and packed with vitamin C that will not…
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How to Get Kids to Eat More Greens
Image courtesy of Flickr Eating vegetables provides children with a great deal of health benefits as it gives them the vitamins and minerals they need for growth and development. Unfortunately, getting children to eat their veggies can be an adventure in and of itself. How can you get your children to eat more greens without causing mealtime mayhem? 1. Grow a Garden – A lot of children take a great deal of pride in growing their own food goods. When it comes to eating fresh and clean, you can’t beat growing your own fruits and vegetables. If you make a big deal about how much fun the garden process is,…
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8 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Snack and Lunch Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! You don’t want to miss out on taking advantage of this fun holiday next month! There are so many fun ideas to incorporate into recipes, pranks (try green dye in the toilet bowl for some laughs), activities (read my Leprechaun Hunt post from last year here), and décor ideas. Here are some delicious ideas to try out with your kids lunch. Or if you have a toddler at home you can try out the tin muffin idea! Have fun! A Rainbow of Health: This is a delicious bento box idea from Jewel Maker. She uses fresh vegetables to make the…
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Tips for Delicious Gluten-Free Treats
As a society, we love our gluten. If a product is labelled ‘gluten-free’, it’s generally an indication that we should leave it on the shelf and go for the option with actual taste. What most people don’t realise, however, is the world of healthy and tasty options presented by gluten-free foods. Over the years, coeliacs and people with other food intolerances have experimented with all sorts of ingredients that you wouldn’t believe. The result is an entire culinary range that can please even the most finicky of palates, to the point where you often can’t even tell the difference! Looking Out for Gluten Gluten can be found…
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Ask the Doctor :: Getting Healthy After The Holidays
Image courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I’m not following my New Year’s ( healthy) resolutions. Any tips on how I can? January is a great time to cozy up on the sofa, with a warming tea, and reflect upon your last year. I’m not a fan of resolutions; however, taking a few moments to find ways to bring a healthier you, can be very rewarding. What made you feel the happiest and healthiest last year? I will ask myself: Did that kale smoothie make me feel more energized? Did it feel good to offer my Human Body Detectives books and apps for free? If yes, then I…
