Author: Zarana Parekh, RD, LD, CLT, IFNCP You may be familiar with turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) as the boldly yellow, earthy, mildly sweet spice often used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. In addition to adding delicious flavor and color to dishes (and garments), turmeric also has a long history of use in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. The many turmeric benefits for men and women are attributed to its main…
If you’ve heard about genetic testing in the past decade, it’s probably been through the marketing of ancestry companies. There’s the allure of finding out where you came from (or uncovering family secrets!), and at-home kits provided by these companies have shown everyday people how easy it is to test their DNA. But unfortunately, due to the popularity and widespread marketing of ancestry tests, most people aren’t aware of the other…
If you’re a yogurt lover, you’ve probably noticed the product selections expand significantly over the last decade. In some stores, the yogurt section can be as overwhelming as walking into a supplement store in search of the best multivitamin. Whether you’re looking for whipped, yogurt with mix-ins, full-fat, low-fat, fat-free, or non-dairy, there’s something for everyone. Lactose-free yogurt has garnered more attention and we’re seeing more options. But what is it,…
Your metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you’re eating and drinking into the energy it can use for everyday functions that support your health. There are many reasons why your metabolism may be knocked off balance, so to speak. While there’s no magic reset button, there are things you can do to support your metabolic function. Keep reading to understand why this may happen and how…
Beat summer heat with these cool homemade fruit popsicle with only 4 natural ingredients and absolutely no sugar and artificial ingredients. My kids love to eat popsicles especially during summer break. I am not a fan of store bought popsicles as they are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, sugars, artificial colors and ingredients and ZERO nutrition. This recipe is free of all those unwanted ingredients and is super simple…
This is by far my FAVORITE salad! Looking for a very unique and super simple recipe for salad that is packed with tons of nutrition? Then look no further! Mung and moth beans are legumes and are staple food in cultural Indian diet for thousands of years. Mung beans also known as moong beans are getting popular in western countries due to it’s high nutrition profile and you can find…
Looking to adopt healthy lifestyle changes for you and your family? Are you confused with a lot of information out there? Do you want to offer your kids better nutrition but don’t know how? If you answered yes to any of these, let me say that you are not alone. In today’s world, full of fast and processed foods, busy lifestyle and lot of conflicting information out there, it certainly sounds…
Savory Heart Patties Heart day is here! We are surrounded by lots of love and tons of sweets around us. Grocery store isles are full of chocolates, cakes and cookies….But, as we celebrate our love for each other; What about something really HEALTHY FOR THE HEART? How about something savory on this Valentine’s day? I made Savory Heart Patties to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They are perfect as an appetizer or as…
Last night I wanted to eat something very tasty yet very healthy for dinner (or should I say Nutrilicious?); so, I decided to make tacos with a twist! You can never go wrong with Tacos; right? I used quinoa with lots of vegetables as my filling for tacos. Quinoa is one of my favorite as it is not only high in nutritional value with high protein and fiber; but, is…
Vegetarian and plant based diets have become popular in the USA and the interest continues to be on the rise. It is estimated that 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians. People follow vegetarian diets due to health benefits, ecological concerns or cultural/personal choice. Vegetarian diets have multiple health benefits including reduced rate of obesity, heart disease and even cancer. While you reap the rewards of vegetarian diets; it is important to keep…
