An Avocado a Day May Help With Belly Fat
Razi Berry An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators. One hundred and five adults with overweight and obesity participated in a randomized controlled trial that provided one meal a day for 12 weeks. Women […]
How to Celebrate Health Every Day
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Coming into the third month of quarantine has many people feeling restless, down, and antsy. Some of the activities we might be indulging in are having a negative impact on health and well-being, but it can be hard to know a good substitute for freshly baked cookies or an alcoholic beverage. […]
The Skinny on Sugar
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND I was doing some baking this weekend and thinking about my love/hate relationship with sugar. It is such a fun activity to bake with my family, and my husband especially appreciates when there are fresh goodies on the counter! Yet I am painfully aware of the negative impact of sugar – […]
Eating to Ease Anxiety
Nicola Dehlinger, ND As the days start to shorten and an autumn chill comes back into the evening air, many people start to experience an uptick in feelings of anxiousness. Anticipating dark cold days, returning to school, and letting go of the “freedom” of summer can cause us to worry more, and feel less at […]
Roasted Parsnip Fries with Raw Avocado Mayonnaise
Publisher Razi Berry Poor parsnips. They are oft neglected, perhaps because they resemble a big anemic carrot. They are members of the carrot family and contain a compound known as falcarinol, which is a natural pesticide, so they have amazing health benefits. Studies show that falcalrinol inhibits cancer growth. Parsnips are incredibly sweet especially when roasted into […]
This Strawberry French Toast Warrior Smoothie Will Protect You All Morning Long!
Publisher Razi Berry There are two important reasons that I am always looking for new and tasty ways to incorporate detoxifying foods into my family’s diet. The first is obvious, really. We live in a toxic world, and our children’s growing bodies bear a much bigger toxic burden than maybe any other generation. Secondly, my […]
Guiltless Key Lime Mousse Parfaits
Razi Berry Healthy desserts are the best, because they are indulgent, delicious and you feel 100% good about eating them. I imagine all desserts fell into this category at one time, long ago, before foods became processed (think white sugar) or adulterated (chemical colorings and flavors) or treated with solvents and pesticides (think wheat). With […]
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
One of my favorite raw food desserts is chocolate avocado pudding (don’t be grossed out; it’s actually a surprisingly delicious treat). I like to think of this smoothie as the sip-worthy version of that fabulous recipe. This is a perfect goodie when chocolate cravings pay a visit! Makes 2 Servings (20 to 24 Ounces) 2 small bananas, frozen 1 to […]