Pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious. While they are an edible treat year round, during the fall season they are definitely not in short supply. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, manganese, and zinc. They can be scooped out of your Halloween jack-o’-lantern or found in stores as pepitas for easy roasting and snacking. [...]
What’s a typical weekday morning like for you? Hitting snooze 12 times on your alarm, searching for a clean shirt to wear, unexpected traffic jams and construction detours, and you arrive to work late again. Where’s breakfast fit in? Hectic days that start out on the wrong foot require energy to get through the rest [...]
DO SNACKS LEAD TO OVEREATING? It’s 2:15pm and you’re having a snack attack. Sure, you had a smothered beef burro, diet soda and two servings of sour cream for lunch, but you need a little something more to make it through the afternoon. It’s time to head for the vending machine or rummage through the [...]
Rich in vitamins A and C, butternut squash is a healthy addition to this pasta dish, which also contains swiss chard (potent source of vitamin K). Convenient packages of peeled and diced butternut squash are available in most supermarkets in the fall and winter. Ingredients •2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil •4 ounces cubed smoked tofu [...]
Several studies have recognized the significant benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation, including chronic joint swelling and autoimmune ailments. The modern-day diet is high in omega-6 fats (vegetable, sunflower, etc.), which leads to inflammation and various health concerns. Research suggests omega-3 fats can help to counterbalance the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids and [...]
