Low-Carb Vegan Meal Plan

Are you interested in going vegan but afraid that too many carbs will lead to wait gain? Fear not. With a little planning and guidance you can follow a vegan diet with adequate protein and a healthy (but not too high) level of carbs. A low-carb vegan meal plan is designed to be lower in … Continue reading Low-Carb Vegan Meal Plan

Lowering Your A1C With Diet and Exercise

What is A1C?  The A1C test—also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test—measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. A1C is used to help diagnose prediabetes, type 1, and type 2 diabetes and to monitor treatment plans.  A doctor will diagnose diabetes if a person’s A1C level is 6.5 … Continue reading Lowering Your A1C With Diet and Exercise

Black Garlic

One of my favorite things about travel is tasting local foods and learning new ways to prepare old favorites. My husband and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Canada where we dined out A LOT in Quebec City and Montreal. This year, I noticed that Black Garlic featured prominently in most dishes and … Continue reading Black Garlic

Can Breakfast Cereal be Part of a Healthy Diet?

Cold cereals are an easy, convenient food. Many try to promote the latest nutrition trend or tempt your kids with fun shapes and cartoon characters. But you may wonder: Are breakfast cereals as healthy as they claim to be and are they the best choice for breakfast? What is breakfast cereal? Breakfast cereal is made … Continue reading Can Breakfast Cereal be Part of a Healthy Diet?

Back on Track Snack

After a holiday weekend of maybe too many burgers, chips or adult beverages, our bodies crave some vitamin-packed foods prepared gently for easy digestion. Here's a simple, seasonal recipe that can be eaten as an afternoon snack or as a meal when served with a whole grain, like brown rice or quinoa. Ingredients2 teaspoons extra-virgin … Continue reading Back on Track Snack