There's key lime pie, key lime flavored yogurt, key lime juice — but you may be wondering, what exactly is key lime, and how is it different than your standard green lime at the grocery store? Key limes and "conventional limes" originate in different areas, look slightly different but have a similar taste. Key limes…
Trying new diets can be tough: all those things to avoid, to eat more of, new ingredients to buy. It's enough to drive anyone bonkers, but there's one way of eating that's gained notoriety — the ketogenic, or "keto," diet and its keto recipes. The keto diet is one of the most effective that I've…
What's the best thing about a strawberry banana smoothie recipe? For one thing, it only takes two minutes to prepare. Plus, it's packed with healthy fats, protein and antioxidants and will have you feeling full and energized for hours. Are strawberry banana smoothies good for you, and are strawberry banana smoothies good for weight loss?…
Smoothies are delightfully healthy foods when done right. When you purchase them at an overpriced smoothie shop, they're often full of low-quality ingredients and a lot of added sugar, but why bother buying these drinks when you can make your own? Take my homemade strawberry kiwi smoothie recipe, for example. Trust me — this recipe…
One of the main ingredients used to make chocolate, and the reason for its signature taste, is cocoa powder. While most types of commercial chocolates are high in sugar and calories and overall low in nutrients like antioxidants, good quality cocoa powder is still a rich source of many beneficial compounds. Thousands of years ago, the…
This fresh, sweet and thirst-quenching watermelon smoothie with yogurt is exactly what you need to boost your energy levels, aid your digestion, improve the health of your skin and immune system, and promote detoxification. The watermelon and strawberries in this smoothie give it a sweet, delicious flavor, while the yogurt and banana provide the creamy…
More pungent in taste than closely related greens like kale, cabbage and collard greens, the bitter quality of mustard greens is a sign of their high phytonutrient content. Why are mustard greens good for you? They're are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants, including glucosinolates and polyphenols, yet because of their slimming calorie count, mustard…
Whether you’re replenishing after a workout, trying to build lean muscle mass or just find yourself hungry and need something more filling, bulking up on protein foods might be the answer. But if you can’t stomach eating another steak or cracking one more egg, it might be time to start drinking protein shakes. These shakes…
Whether you are looking to improve your digestive health, boost metabolism, or add another source of healthy fatty-acids to your diet, chia seeds have got you covered. There is a lot to love about "superfood" chia seed recipes: their high source of fiber, ability to help keep you full, the benefits they provide for cardiovascular and…
