Peanut butter cookies are one of my all-time favorites. We all know the benefits of peanuts -- besides being yummy, they are a great source of protein and antioxidants. In this version of the classic peanut butter cookie recipe, instead of white sugar I'm using organic coconut sugar, an all-natural sweetener derived from the flowers of coconut trees. One of the benefits of using coconut sugar Continue Reading
Almonds may be the perfect skinny snack
According to new research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who ate 1.5 oz. of almonds each day reported reduced hunger. And despite this adding 250 calories to their diet, after a month of eating the almonds the study participants did not gain weight. Read more on NPR. Almonds are also nutritious. A 1/4 cup serving has 7 g of protein, 4 g of fiber, and 8% of the Continue Reading
Four autumn ‘superfoods’ that boost health, plus how to roast pumpkin seeds
Autumn is here, and that means a new crop of seasonal nutrient-dense fruit and vegetable “superfoods” will soon be harvested. These foods increase overall wellness and nutrition, and help support a healthy lifestyle. “Superfoods are brimming with nutrients and antioxidants,” says Kari Kooi, a registered dietician at Houston Methodist Hospital. “The benefits of adding them into Continue Reading