By March, your New Year’s Resolutions may have moved to the back of your mind and you’re looking for a new source of motivation. You are in luck as March is National Nutrition Month. It’s the perfect reason to set a goal and spend the next few weeks creating healthy lifestyle habits. This year’s […]
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The 411 on Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous Vegetables The cruciferous vegetable family consists of broccoli, rad ishes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, collard greens and arugula. These vegetables are packed with antioxidants which may help lower risk of certain cancers and coronary heart disease. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and folic acid. They are also […]
Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is a part of your body’s immune response. It helps your body heal, but can cause great damage when it gets out of control. Foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat, sugar (aspartame), refined carbohydrate, MSG, and alcohol can lead to inflammation. Here are some anti-inflammatory foods you can choose from to […]
Mediterranean Kale Salad
One of the best things about this time of year in my opinion is eating outside- at a friend’s for a BBQ, on your own porch, sitting hillside at Zilker watching some Shakespeare or catching some rays out on the lake. This Mediterranean Kale Salad is one of my favorites to take to an outdoor […]