Last week I wrote about using a variety of herbs and spices to create ethnic flavors. Many of those herbs and spices not only provide great flavor and taste but also health benefits. Turmeric, black pepper and ginger all have anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric and black pepper especially work better when ingested together. They are common…
Health Benefits of Spices
Spice it Up!
National Nutrition Month is almost coming to an end. During this month if you made a commitment to add more fruits and vegetables to your meals, increase intake of lean heart healthy protein sources or switch at least half your grains to whole you are on the right track. Keep it up. When experimenting with…
Spring has Sprung!
Seems like I was in hibernation. Well, it felt like the winter would not end this year. Today was the first day it felt like spring and I think it is here to stay. It feels energizing and refreshing to have sunshine in our days. Spring brings so much more….a lot more variety in the…