Fit Fare

A few months ago, I was reunited with an old fruit friend: bananas. I had given them up after eating one last summer and wanting to pass out afterwards. Although I knew they were full of good energy, they made me want to take a nap. So I decided that bananas weren’t for me, and […]

Want to eat foods that can help maintain your blood pressure, decrease the likelihood of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and help strengthen your immune system? Then eat more winter white produce such as cabbage, mushrooms, parsnips, and rutabagas. These fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of essential vitamins and minerals and are at their peak […]

Unfortunately, no matter how I make it, my husband is not going to become a fan of broccoli any time soon. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I can chop it up small enough and hide it in a casserole, and he’ll manage a few bites before picking the rest out, but he ain’t requesting it […]

Since it’s February 1st, there’s a good chance that you either have a cold or are tired of the cold. You’re not alone.
February is prime season for colds and flu as well as frigid, snowy weather in many parts of the country. Maybe you can’t jet to sultry Hawaii, but you can enjoy a little […]

The other day I stumbled across a cool recipe website called Allergycooks. As you may have guessed, the site caters to food allergies, though they are a bit more dedicated than most. All of the recipes from Allergycooks are free from wheat, egg and dairy products. The site is based out of the […]

As the organic vs. conventional battle rages on, a major new study awards yet another victory to organic produce and dairy. But oddly enough, organics may not be the only antioxidant heavyweight. Look deep within your produce bin to discover the ignored fruit and vegetables that are just a bit past their prime, and you […]

What’s hot this winter? Pomegranates. Eat them fresh, add them to a salad, drink the juice, or wash your skin with pomegranate soap; it is everywhere. Pomegranates have actually been hot for some time now. That’s because few foods provide as many health benefits.
Pomegranate seeds– tiny brilliant red rubies– pack a sweet tart punch. They’re […]

Yes, I realize that the peak of apple season has passed, but it seems that somewhere in the world apples are being harvested with fervor, as my local market continues to put several varieties of these beauties on sale. And I must admit, I am grateful, as my hearty apple crisp cravings seem to […]

I used to avoid making New Year’s resolutions as they seemed so silly and unattainable. Exercise more, eat right, take my vitamins, etc., etc., etc. But last New Year’s I embraced the tradition with some very specific milestones. By breaking my wish list into baby steps, I am once again moving forward […]

As a child I loathed holiday meals. The turkey was always dry, I hated the consistency of mashed potatoes, and that awful orange-colored dish was always sickeningly sweet. As I grew older I learned that this strange orange-colored dish was actually an American tradition. Yams as they were called (though they were […]