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If Elvis Knew About Probiotics

The sad truth is — Elvis’ death was brought on by horrible diet, along with other bad habits. We know for a fact that the “King” didn’t sip fruit yogurt smoothies or munch on high fiber salads, but if he would have been good to his gut would it have saved his life?

Best Ways to Cook Vegetables

Cooking and spicing vegetables the correct way means that you can take the world’s healthiest foods and turn them into lip smacking meals that you’ll look forward preparing for yourself and family and friends. Follow this simple guide to learn all the basic techniques, then check out my post on spices and seasonings for more fun flavorings.

Italian Sunday Dinner Ideas

Some family traditions are just too precious to leave behind, even when you start leading a healthier lifestyle — but you don’t have to give them up with these minor changes.

15 Surprising Ways to Use Pomegranate

Regaled for its unique taste and bizarre appearance, pomegranates are one of the most antioxidant-rich foods and considered by some as the “new” fountain of youth. Here are 15 fun ideas to incorporate pomegranates into your life!

Gluten-free Recipe Round-up

Many of my blog posts are inspired by readers who write in with questions, so in this post will give you the skinny on making your pasta recipes gluten-free and also provide a recipe round-up of a few meals that are naturally gluten-free.

Basics of Healthy Cooking

Healthy cooking is easy when you have the basics down, and making it tasty is easier than you think. Learn a few basic cooking techniques that anyone can master, then build a healthy fridge and pantry, gather the recipes you love and you’re off to the races!

Cooking with Salt, Seasonings & Herbs

Learning of few of the basics — from using salt to seasonings and herbs can add interest, flavor and fun to all your standby healthy ingredients. Soon, you’re be well on your way to getting creative and “eating outside the box” with gourmet salts, fantastic flavors, spices, and fresh herbs that brighten and add zing to everyday meals.

The Skinny on Fats

When low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets were all the rage in the 80′s, fat was pure evil. Yet the last 25 years have seen a significant shift on the proper role of fats in your diet…get the skinny on what fats to use, and which ones to avoid.