Archives for June 2013

5 Cool Things To Do With Goji Berries

Goji berries have 20 times the antioxidant power of prunes (that already rank extremely high in antioxidants) and contain over 3 times more than blueberries…. but do you know what you could do with gojis?

Kale and Oxalates

“I have just been told that kale is extremely high in oxalates and that they can be very dangerous to one’s health if one’s body doesn’t have the healthy gut flora which break oxalates down for elimination. Any info on this topic?”

5 Delicious Ways to Use Cherries

Dark sweet cherries and tart red cherries are two of my favorite fruits because of their intense flavor, aroma, and tang. Both fresh and frozen cherries are easy to cook with, but here a five fast no-cook options to get more cherries into your diet.

Why We Like the Foods We Like

A new article in the Smithsonian Magazine discusses recent research and experiments that might explain why we love certain foods and why we hate others. Listen in to Leonard Lopate sitting down with journalist Tom Vanderbilt discussing anything from pickles, eggplants, coffee, and spinach to chocolate…

Fun with Fitness and Food for Summer

Summer is the perfect time to get healthier and become more active! Most people have more time, thanks to summer Fridays and more energy because we have longer days and warmer nights. So here are some fun ways to get outside, get some fresh air, and energize your summer.

Father’s Day Dinner

Cooking for dad is not only the fastest way to his heart, it’s also a father’s day gift that he’ll be sure to love! The key to cooking him something special is to plan ahead with a simple menu of foods that he already loves. Check out these easy, healthy recipes along with foolproof cooking tips, videos, and do-ahead ideas.