There’s a long-standing debate about whether granola merits its reputation as the “healthy person’s cereal.” So we had to ask the question: Is granola really good for you? Or does it just have great PR and marketing? I looked closely at granola’s nutrition facts. Here’s the good news: Granola’s oats deliver impressive numbers in fiber and […]
Health Benefits of Kale
If you have not tried kale yet, now may be the time. Packed with nutrients, it is one of the world’s healthiest foods. The nutrients it contains support healthy skin, hair, and bones. The fiber content enhances digestion and contributes to cardiovascular health. With more nutritional value than spinach, it may help improve blood glucose control […]
Straight Up Food
Veteran cooking instructor Cathy Fisher guides you in preparing delicious meals made from the most health-promoting ingredients on the planet! Her recipes call for 100% plant foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and contain no animal-derived ingredients: meat (beef, pork, fowl, fish, seafood), eggs, honey, or dairy products (cow’s milk, cream, butter, cheese, yogurt). […]
Why are Salads Healthy?
Eating salad almost every day may be one of the most healthy eating habits you can adopt — and one of the simplest, experts say. Eating salads is a super-convenient way to work in a couple of servings of vegetables and/or fruit. Green salads are on the menu of almost every restaurant. Making one simple […]