Avocados rich in beneficial carotenoids
This post was originally published as Avocados Help Your Body Absorb Nutrients by Laurel on Health Food blog. A study from Iowa State University and Ohio State University found that eating avocado with a meal helps your body absorb more nutrients from your food. Here are the details of the study: First part: Six males and five [...]
Read MoreRaw Honey Giveaway: processed honey
This post was originally published as Raw Honey Giveaway by Laurel on Health Food blog. Here’s another healthy product giveaway contest! The Honey Company sells all natural, unfiltered, raw honey and they sent me a few packets to giveaway to a lucky reader. In comparison to heated and processed honey, raw honey is filled with the [...]
Read MoreHot peppers contain carotenoids and lutein
This post was originally published as Hot Peppers Bring The Heat by Laurel on Health Food blog. Mark’s Daily Apple wrote a great piece about the amazing nutrition of hot peppers. Here are some of the benefits they listed: – Hot peppers are low in calories but high in vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, [...]
Read MoreHealthy substitutes for the mayonnaise
This post was originally published as Healthy Crab Cakes by Laurel on Health Food blog. Crab cakes are one of those things that I love, but they have to be done well. A bad crab cake is such a shame! I want it to be fresh with lots of real crab meat, plenty of fresh herbs [...]
Read MoreB vitamins and vitamin E
This post was originally published as Brown Rice and Wild Rice Stack Up by Laurel on Health Food blog. Cooking Light magazine reports that brown rice and wild rice are easy whole grain additions to your diet. Both contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. Based on a 1/2 cup cooked portion size, these [...]
Read MoreBest fitness foods for women
This post was originally published as 19 Best Fitness Foods by Laurel on Health Food blog. Women’s Health Magazine came up with another wonderful list: the 19 best fitness foods for women. Wondering what to grab to eat before your next workout? Check out this list for some tasty options. (I’m sure they are great [...]
Read MoreBP regulation
This post was originally published as Vit C and Blood Pressure Linked by Laurel on Health Food blog. Did you know that your blood pressure is linked to the amount of vitamin C you consume? A study published in the Nutrition Journal found that young women who take in the most vitamin C have the [...]
Read MoreHighest level of glucosinates veggies | Health Food
This post was originally published as The Best Cancer-Fighting Veggies by Laurel on Health Food blog. A study from the Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal found that cruciferous vegetables have the best cancer-fighting potential out of 34 vegetables tested (Self.com, May 2009, p. 112). The reason? Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprout, swiss chard, cabbage, [...]
Read MoreSeafood Giveaway | Healthy Eating
This post was originally published as Wild Planet Seafood Giveaway by Laurel on Health Food blog. This week I had a chance to try some canned tuna and salmon from Wild Planet Foods. What’s cool about Wild Planet is their canned seafood products are sustainably sourced from “eco-preferable fisheries.” (Check out Wild Planet’s website to learn [...]
Read MoreWarm and cozy food during the winter time
This post was originally published as 7 Days of Cold Weather Recipes by Laurel on Health Food blog. Last week was my third blogathon. I posted 7 cold weather recipes for 7 days straight! There were vegetarian and meat options, so there’s a little something for everyone. Overall, it’s simple, healthy home-cooked food with tons of [...]
Read MoreCrockpot Meal | Cold Weather Recipes
This post was originally published as Day 7: Cold Weather Recipes by Laurel on Health Food blog. It’s the final day of my blogathon, and I’m sharing a healthy slow cooker recipe for a lazy Sunday. I’m a newbie to the crockpot, but it was really easy. I just chopped up everything this morning, put the [...]
Read MoreSomething Sweet: Cold Weather Recipes
This post was originally published as Day 6: Cold Weather Recipes by Laurel on Health Food blog. The week’s almost over, and I wanted to fit in something sweet to go with all the savory dishes I’ve been featuring. This simple recipe is easy to tweak if you want to make it multiple times. Try walnuts [...]
Read MoreSweet treat for the Valentine’s Day
This post was originally published as Valentine’s Day Cocktails by Laurel on Health Food blog. I was feeling romantic last Friday night and picked up some fresh juices, fruits, and liquor to whip up a couple sexy cocktails inspired by Valentine’s Day. Try one of these tasty creations for the 14th, or enjoy them any time [...]
Read MoreStay warm and healthy
This post was originally published as Day 5: Cold Weather Recipes by Laurel on Health Food blog. Did you think I’d get through a whole winter week without featuring a curry recipe? I think not! Day 5 is here already, and today’s recipe is for the curry lovers out there. You can serve this one with [...]
Read MoreBaby red potatoes and onions Recipe
This post was originally published as Day 4: Cold Weather Recipes by Laurel on Health Food blog. Today is day 4, and since Thursdays are my busiest day, I made this one a quick and easy meal, perfect for a weeknight. I love how this recipe only messes up one pan, and there’s hardly any chopping [...]
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