Why I Started Taking Vitamin H

In the last few months, I started noticing that my hair felt thinner and was breaking more easily. My sister-in-law, a rheumatologist, suggested I try Biotin. She said that she recommends it to many of her patients who experience thinning hair as a side effect from their medications.  Vitamin H, more commonly known as biotin, is part of the […]

Red Beet (Pickled) Eggs

(Low-Cal) Dirty Martini

I bet you didn’t realize that a Dirty Martini has between 220-330 calories per 4 oz serving! As much as I love them… the olives and brine aren’t helping the calorie situation. So, instead, try hot-pepper-infused vodka over ice with 1 olive. Suddenly, your calorie count is down to 105. The pepper in the vodka is subtle but gives it a little somethin’ extra. 2 […]

Almond Protein Balls

Packed with the good stuff, try these awesome grab and go snacks.

Skinnier Magic Layer Bars

These seven layer (or magic) bars are a lightened-up version of the traditional recipe from amyshealthybaking.com. (Thank you, Amy!) They’re just as sweet, gooey and irresistible as the originals but are much nicer to your waistline! Ingredients 10 sheets (155g) chocolate graham crackers 3 large egg whites 6 tbsp (30g) reduced fat unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ […]

Why is Spinach Good for You?

Even Popeye knew that spinach was good for you. Like all green leafy veggies, Spinach is low in fat and even lower in cholesterol. It’s also high in the good stuff like niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese. […]

Healthy, Gluten-Free Quinoa Cakes

These are the best and very easy to make. You can freeze the leftovers.

Why is Eggplant Good for You?

Centuries ago, eggplant originally grew wild in India. Eggplants are not only beautiful with their dark purple glossy skin but they are packed with goodness. They belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes. It’s an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper.It also contains manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin […]

Why is Pumpkin Good for You?

It’s pumpkin season…but even when it’s not, I use it a lot in pancakes and home-made bread because I have kids who hate vegetables. It’s one way to get some good vitamin into them without any complaints. So what is so great about pumpkins? • It’s packed with vitamin A. According to the National Institutes of Health, […]

Barley & Kale Salad with Golden Beets & Feta

This recipe was recently published in bon appetit magazine… it looked (& tasted) so delicious and had so many good things in it, I had to pass it along!  One of those salads you should prepare a day ahead so the flavors meld overnight...