Blog — veggies

5 Pointers as you Start Eat-Clean Diet Workout It has never been more common to clean up your diet. “Eating clean” is the talk of coaches, nutritionists, cooks, friends, and family, whether it’s in the gym, at the grocery store, or dining out. In fact, with so many people embracing this nutrition philosophy, there are more choices than ever to put your diet on the right track. It is not difficult to eat clean. You’re never going to want to return to your old way of eating. (Image Source: Pixabay) Clean eating at its simplest is about eating whole foods,...

  What happens when a health scare prompts a family intervention? This is what happened to renowned broadcaster, news reporter and anchor, Rich Everitt. Growing up in the south, Rich never looked at a menu. When it was time to order, it was always “steak and a big baked potato loaded with butter and sour cream.” Leading a hectic life on the road covering life changing news stories and interviewing every actor and world leader you could think of forged the path to a less-than-healthy lifestyle, including smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day. And one day, he went to...

You ate a healthy breakfast and an hour later, you’re ready for lunch. Is it hunger, boredom or are you just thirsty?   Being thirsty can disguise itself as hunger, so before you reach for a snack or another serving, chew on this. Your ‘starvation’ may be dehydration. In addition to drinking at least 2 liters of water per day, eating a diet rich in foods that will keep you hydrated and satisfy your hunger is essential for ensuring those afternoon sugar cravings don’t get the best of you. Here are some foods and serving ideas that will help you...

June is #nationaleatyourveggiesmonth. In honor, we’re posting yummy veggie recipes all month long! BROCCOLI BAGNA CAUDA (banya-cowda) aka Magic Broccoli We’re choppin’ broccoli! Broccoli just happens to be one of my kid’s favorites, thank God, because it’s so power packed with nutrients, cancer-fighting agents and flavor. It’s really versatile and in this dish, it’s the STAR, dressed up in a yummy sauce that gets its special kick with red pepper flake, lemon and anchovies. Yes! Don’t be scared of the anchovies if you’re not a fan. They won’t show up fishy in this dish at all. My 14-year old ate...