I used the CDC’s ranking of powerhouse foods, combined with how many nutrients (specifically potassium, fiber, protein, riboflavin, niacin, folate, B6, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and B6) the greens pack per calorie, to determine the healthiest leafy greens you can choose. At the bottom we have a peppery-tasting arugula. While it’s got […]
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The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook
When it comes to ease and convenience in the kitchen, the slow cooker is a must-have appliance. Now the slow cooker is becoming synonymous with healthy eating as well, offering benefits that increase nutrition while also decreasing cook time and stress. By using a slow cooker for both full meals and basic staples, cooking instructor […]
Whole Foods as Medicine
The influence of diet in causing and preventing physiological and psychological disorders is well established, as is the importance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in maintaining health. Nutritionists go one step further by using diet and nutritional supplements to treat and prevent illness. They look for nutritional deficiencies, food allergies and intolerances, and for […]