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Fun with fiber

Last week, my post concerned choosing better fats to help reduce blood cholesterol. This week, my topic is the other ...

Are You Getting Enough Fiber?

What is Fiber? First of all, why do we even need fiber?  Adequate amounts in your diet is important in normalizing ...

What is Inulin and Should I Add it to My Coffee?

Let’s talk inulin - what is it? (And note it is INULIN - not insulin) Is it healthy for me? ...

Dried Beans - the Humble “Super Food”

Beans deserve a bigger place in our diets. Many countries have a high intake of beans. In eastern and southern Africa ...

National Whole Grains Month

September is National Whole Grains Month. Although most Americans consume the recommended amount of grains, most people do not eat ...

Hidden Nutrients (brownie recipe included)

"Do you have a dessert recipe that is healthy?" I would be one rich lady if someone would give me a ...

How to Make Your Own Applesauce

Live Well Omaha Kids recently sponsored a Healthy Families nutrition class at Whole Foods Market where five different healthy recipes ...

Spruce Up Your Salad: Think Beyond the Leafy Greens

Arugula, spinach, micro greens and more – lettuce salads have transformed in recent years.  Because of this, the term “salad” ...

Giving Up Gluten to Lose Weight? Think Again!

Eating a gluten-free diet isn’t necessarily harmful to people who don’t need the medically required diet – but how healthy is ...

Two new recipes for a healthy new year

The two recipes I'm going to share with you today are easy to prepare, freeze well and contain pumpkin - ...