healthy choices – Page 13

The Importance of Omega-3s & Omega-6s

Most of Americans don’t get enough good fat in our diets, especially omega-3s because our diets have really changed over the past few decades. We just don’t consume fish and vegetables like our ancestors did or like other cultures do. Studies show that the Japanese culture consumes more omega-3s because their diets consist of more…

Beware of Soybeans on Ingredient Panel

Always check your ingredients! Anything with parts of soybeans or isolates of soybeans is potentially harmful. Soybeans contain phytic acid, also called phytates. These acids block the body’s uptake of essential minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc) which means that not only do our bodies not absorb these minerals, the phytates in the soy can also…

Baked Eggs with Cheese and Zucchini

It’s a healthy choice to eat 1 – 2 eggs every day. However, don’t leave out the yolks. The yolks have sulfur to support your liver’s cleansing process. Omega-3 enriched eggs are loaded with antioxidants for the eyes and brain, as well as cholesterol-protective amino acids. There are no omega-3s in egg whites. The omega-3s in…

Healthy Trail Mix

I often get asked for snack ideas or items that are good for on-the-go. I travel a lot and trail mix is a very healthy snack to take with you or even to snack on at your desk. I also keep a ziploc bag full in my car for times that I am gone longer…

Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken

1 whole chicken 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp lemon pepper Mrs. Dash seasoning 1/2 tsp ground mustard 2 tsp ground garlic 1/2 tsp black pepper pinch of sea salt juice from 2 lemons 1/2 c. water 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Clean the chicken and remove giblets if present. Mix all the seasonings…

Nutritious Banana & Chocolate Smoothie

Bananas are loaded with potassium. Studies show that the high amounts of potassium in bananas (over 13% of the RDA) aids in lowering blood pressure. Also, one banana has an impressive 34% of the RDA of vitamin B6, which serves many important roles in the body’s health. 1/3 cup coconut milk & 2/3 cup water OR…