This week I have the whole rainbow…
Read MoreWinter is a great time to get acquainted with root vegetables. This week, I'll highlight beets. These low-calorie jewels are fabulous cooked or raw, in juices or salads. With beets, you get two! two! two vegetables for the price of one. The beet tops are mild greens that taste like Swiss Chard. The root is…
Read MoreI think I've finally recovered from my third stomach flu in as many weeks. I suspect that my most recent episode was a norovirus or Norwalk family of viruses. According to my old microbiology texts, these single-stranded RNA viruses have a 1- to 2-day incubation period (multiplying inside your body but not yet causing symptoms),…
Read MoreOne way to make your diet healthier is to try to eat the rainbow each week. A variety of colors on the plate ensures that you’re getting a good balance of nutrients…
Read MoreEvery Monday, I’ll highlight a nutritious way to incorporate more plants into your diet. For my first Meatless Monday, I’ll start with the very epitome of diet food: lettuce.
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