by Patti DeFelicis | Apr 12, 2017 | nutrition |
I love that the avocado tastes sinfully delicious, yet it’s the “healthiest” of fats. I love that it makes my skin beautiful. The antioxidants in avocados help to get rid of toxins that promote premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. A lot of the toxins on your...
by Patti DeFelicis | Apr 5, 2017 | nutrition |
You bet!! Fennel is a funny looking, interesting licorice-like flavored herb. Its nutrients are linked to a range of health benefits. Fennel is composed of a white or pale green bulb from which closely superimposed stalks are arranged. The stalks are topped with green...
by Patti DeFelicis | Mar 29, 2017 | nutrition |
Both chia seeds and flax seeds top the list of superfoods. They are both easy to add to your salads or smoothies for a nutritional punch. But is one better than the other? Let’s compare. Chia Seeds/2 Tbsp. Flax Seeds/2 Tbsp Calories 122 80 Protein 4g 3g Complete...
by Patti DeFelicis | Mar 21, 2017 | health, nutrition |
Cravings Happen Cravings happen even to the healthiest. Often, when a craving hits in the afternoon or the evening after dinner, we get the urge to snack. Snacking can be a bad habit to get into if the snacks we choose are junky, non-nutritious, and high in calories,...
by Patti DeFelicis | Mar 6, 2017 | nutrition |
All fresh fruits and vegetables contain somewhat magical powers when it comes to shiny hair, clear skin, and healthy nails. However, the foods I’ve chosen below are perhaps not as well known for their powerful beauty benefits. Try and include them in your diet if you...
by Patti DeFelicis | Dec 21, 2016 | health, nutrition |
You’re at a holiday party; you swear you’re going to eat well and not go down that rabbit hole of eating one goody after another until you feel so full you can’t move. But, you do. And the next morning you wake up with a raging headache, or stomach...
