So why is it that we think winter weather means getting sick? That whole idea that cold causes illness is just an old wives tale but yet we do seem to get more illnesses in the cold weather months. Why is that? Well, I guess it could be due to the fact we are less active in winter. We don't get as much fresh air and sunlight, our diets are usually lacking in fresh fruits and veggies and packed with more cooked foods and baked items. More baking could mean more white flour and white sugar which … [Read more...]
Healthier Blueberry Pie
When the weather gets a bit cooler the desire to bake comes on with a vengeance. I always like to bake things that incorporate recognizable "healthy" ingredients. I guess I don't want my kids to automatically associate dessert with chocolate, frosting, or sprinkles. So of course I favor things like banana nut bread, zucchini muffins, pumpkin bars, and pies that put fruit front and center. Blueberries are big favorite here and they are a healthy, antioxidant-rich fruit, so a pie made from them … [Read more...]
Natural Sweeteners and Alternatives to Refined Sugar
Our desire for something sweet to eat is very natural. The desire for something sweet or sugar craving is the body’s signal to you that it needs some energy packed food. Unfortunately with much of the processed sugar we eat, our bodies are not getting any of the substantial nutrients, vitamins or minerals that it expects and needs and that would normally be present in a natural, unprocessed food product. I also find that when you regularly consume processed, refined sugars you come to accept … [Read more...]
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