Just Say No To Juice (and Salty Soda)

Juice – the wonders of marketing schemes. For the most part, juice is a waste of money. Yes, even “all natural, no sugar added, 100% juice” juices.  Juice is a highly-processed form of fruit that essentially leads to nothing more than sugar water – heck, the natural vitamin C of the fruit usually isn’t even there!ContinueContinue reading “Just Say No To Juice (and Salty Soda)”

Is Healthy Detoxing “Unsexy”?

DETOX and CLEANSE. Wooo-ey! These are terms that get thrown around a lot in the news! I mean, who hasn’t heard the latest celebrity Miss Skinny doing a master cleanse, or Mr. Fancy Pants doing such-and-such detox regimen? And wow, don’t they just look great and slim?! The way they media uses them, you mightContinueContinue reading “Is Healthy Detoxing “Unsexy”?”

Skin-so-Smooth(ie)

This is a smoothie that has some great benefits for your skin.  First, the recipe, and then, for you with the interest, the scientificy-geeky details that I love about WHY this is such a great drink to include in your collection. (Though high in natural fruit-sugar, so plan accordingly) And those promised Geek-tails (details for the foodContinueContinue reading “Skin-so-Smooth(ie)”

Shooting Star(fruit)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star… how I wonder what you are….A fruit! A star fruit, that is! Tonight I tossed together a quick little salad. Shooting Star Fruit Salad: blackberries bananas star fruit Quite a simple dish!  (Now, admittedly, you tell I had fun with the presentation of my Shooting Star Salad) Bananas are good for theContinueContinue reading “Shooting Star(fruit)”

Breakfast – Required?

Most of us have heard over and over “eat your breakfast!” “Breakfast is a key to losing weight!” and other such promotions of breakfast. And yes, nutrition in the morning is good – helps your mind, body, and energy! …But only once you’re ready for it! Intuitive eating is an important focus for many dietitiansContinueContinue reading “Breakfast – Required?”