Salad dressings are a great thing to start making yourself. Not only will you save money, but the flavor is so much better with fresh ingredients. Even better, you can avoid vegetable oils and other additives from store-bought dressing. This balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favorite homemade salad dressings. It’s incredibly easy to make…
Pesto is often paired with pasta. Image courtesy: ShutterstockPesto can be a healthy addition to your meals for several reasons: 1. It has nutrient-rich ingredients Pesto typically includes fresh basil, which is rich in vitamins A and K, and minerals such as iron and calcium. Also, garlic contains allicin, a compound with potential health benefits….
The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical to metabolic health. Over the past century, Western diets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from traditional saturated fats to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), predominantly from vegetable oils. This transition, initially driven by concerns about saturated fats’ cardiovascular impact, has been increasingly questioned…
What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking stuffer ideas have the perfect gift for everyone on your list! It’s always fun pulling the hidden items out to reveal the small gifts inside….
There’s a critical link between magnesium levels and the integrity of your DNA, according to research published in the European Journal of Nutrition.1 The study, conducted on healthy middle-aged Australians, revealed that low magnesium levels, especially when combined with high homocysteine, significantly increase DNA damage. This finding underscores the vital role magnesium plays in maintaining…
Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Winter Now that you know the key ingredients for winter smoothies, here are six delicious and healthy recipes to try: Spiced Apple Pie Smoothie: Blend together 1 sliced apple, 1 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Gingerbread Smoothie: Blend together 1 frozen…
I had a friend in high school who loved French dressing on everything, including her pizza. I never understood why she loved it so much. Since my mom and oldest son both like it a lot too I decided to find a good homemade version. French Dressing? French salad dressing as we know it today…
I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always ate on Thanksgiving when I was young, after I tried making cranberry sauce from scratch one year I was hooked. Now I have a whole…
Improves Digestive Health Fiber aids in promoting regular bowel movements by adding bulk to the stool, making it easier to pass and reducing the likelihood of constipation. Soluble fiber, found in foods like oats and beans, absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance, which helps regulate the digestion process. Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains…
I’ve been pregnant a time or six and had the wonderful thick hair that comes with it. Then comes the postpartum hair loss. For years I also dealt with hair loss from thyroid issues. These events prompted me to search for how to naturally promote hair growth and hair health. Some post-pregnancy shedding is hormonal…
