“Would you like me to cut off the greens, miss?” said the man at the market. He was referring to the greens connected to my beets. “No sir!!” I yelled back. The beet greens are one of my favorite greens and not only do they taste great, they boast many health benefits. Loaded with iron, …
The gut is the very core of our health. It digests, absorbs, transports and breakdowns food into nutrients so that your body can absorb what it needs to get the vitamins, minerals and energy it requires to survive daily. The gut alone is home to trillions of bacteria that work hard every day to keep …
We have heard it all our lives…Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Well, it is still true! Eating breakfast helps to start your day off right and literally “break the fast” from sleeping all night. I whipped this breakfast up with left over veggies from the night before and since it is …
One of my throw together lunches or dinners! I love cleaning out the fridge. Why not just throw it all into a taco? It is balanced with Protein, plenty of healthy fats from avocados and tons of veggies! The cilantro gives a fresh flavor and the lime balances the acidity. Buen Provecho! 6 tortillas (corn, …
It seems like fat is getting a bad rap lately. The grocery store shelves are filled with “low fat” and “light” products. These products have less fat and often less calories, so they must be the best option for weight loss and overall health, right? Probably not. When the fat is stripped from a food where it …
Another take on “greens and beans”, but with sweet potatoes. The savoy flavor of the shallots, garlic and potatoes is perfect for the winter months! Enjoy! 1 medium sweet potato or yam, cut in 1″ cubes 1 bunch kale, washed and chopped 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, sliced Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tsp …
More than ever, given our lifestyles and demanding jobs, stress affects us on a daily basis. With smart phones, laptops and home offices, we are never away from our work. However, not all stress is considered negative. Eustress, or positive stress, is in fact what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning. …
Tune in to KDKA radio show tonight May 13, from 7-8pm to join Dr. Paul Nussbaum and Rita Singer talk about nutrition and brain health. BRAIN HEALTH CENTER PROMO FOR MAY 13TH SHOW 05 07 2014 www.brainhealthctr.com
There is something about beets that just gets me excited! Anytime I can get my hands on Golden beets I take advantage. It is all about color and the combination of the bright red and golden yellow over a bed of arugula is beautiful! Beets are wonderful for you. They are high in magnesium, potassium, …
I recently joined forces with Dr.Paul Nussbaum at the Brain Health Center, Inc. to help promote the importance of brain health. Dr. Nussbaum’s 5 main pillars of brain health and wellness are: Socialization, Physical Activity, Mental Stimulation, Spirituality and Nutrition. Most people don’t think too much about the importance of nutrition for brain health. Eating …