Apricots
Spring has finally sprung, and soon, the wonderful velvety-orange Apricots will be harvested. Its origins are disputed. Some people believe that apricots came from Armenia while others suggest that they were first cultivated in India. Wherever they originated, they eventually found their way to the Greeks circa 60 BC, who referred to the fruit as […]
Fueling Up During Exercise
You’ve fueled the tanks, and you are going the distance! Suddenly, you begin to feel tired and uninterested before you’re even finished. Those glycogen stores may be on empty, telling you it’s time to hit the pit stop before coming to a screeching halt. Although this article may not be for all, the most avid […]
Holly Clegg and a Salmon Recipe
Hi I’m Holly Clegg! Over 25 years ago, I became passionate about healthy eating and the correlation with health and our diet. Today, with over 1 million cookbooks sold, my expertise on easy, healthy practical recipes with my trim&TERRIFIC® and Eating Well cookbook series gives you recipes and tools for a healthy kitchen. As author […]
Savor Cooks: Rhubarb
Rhubarb season always comes and goes before we can blink our eyes twice. So go get your hands on some STAT. [buymeapie-recipe id=’13’]
Rhubarb
A fruit by most Americans standards due to its popularity in breads and pies, this nutrient-rich plant is actually a vegetable with medicinal attributes. Rhubarb’s use as a healing plant dates back to traditional Chinese medicine. The crisp and tangy vegetable has been known to have many cancer-fighting properties. […]
Fueling Up Prior to Exercise
Like a well-oiled sports car, your body needs the proper fuel to keep its engines roaring. Before a training session, avoid lethargy and improve energy and mood by eating, but choose wisely. Not just any old food and not at any old time. When preparing foods for exercise, It’s important to understand the three W’s: […]
Time to Cook!
Simple and Easy How often have you had this thought? I’d really love to make a home-cooked meal to enjoy with my family, but I just don’t have time to stand at the stove and make it happen. If this is a frequent occurrence, you’ve most likely been duped by food marketers and media. The […]
Savor Cooks: Persimmon
Persimmons are a bright orange fruit that resembles a tomato in shape. They are typically in season during the fall months. There are two varieties of persimmon: fuyu and hachiya. Fuyu persimmons can be sliced and eaten raw (the outside peel is edible). You can also enjoy them: Oven-dried Sliced and tossed into a salad […]
Persimmon
A versatile fruit, the creamy and sweet persimmon has exciting potential to be the star of smoothies, cookies and salads. They are an unfamiliar and nutritious, soon-to-be favorite. The Fruit Technically speaking, they are oversized berries, and they resemble an unusual, heart-shaped tomato, glowing yellow to orange colored hues when harvested. These days persimmon […]
Strength and Cardio – The Dynamic Duo
Puzzled about that pesky weight that’s been sticking around? Perhaps it’s the movement that’s missing. For the general population, regular exercise is especially important to prevent cancer diagnosis. But for those who have already been diagnosed, are undergoing treatment, or moving into survivorship, exercise is essential. Exercise comes in two forms: cardiovascular and resistance training. […]