Vanessa Rae Romero
Here Fishy, Fishy!
I spotted organic rhubarb on sale last weekend while grocery shopping. When I think of rhubarb I think of strawberry rhubarb pie, which makes me… [Continue Reading]
Balance, Breast Cancer and Broccoli
Having balance is often the pursuit in personal development. To manage stress, have a balance between work and play. To manage weight, eat a balanced… [Continue Reading]
The Power of Red
Tomatoes. Eat them. They make an appearance in, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth as well as SuperFoods Rx. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that… [Continue Reading]
What Kind of Stressed are You?
Stress. You know what it feels like it. It may be physical, mental or emotional. It’s a condition that most of us are all too familiar… [Continue Reading]
Bone Broth: Can Food be Medicine? Part I
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~Ben Franklin Chicken bone broth, a liquid literally made from chicken bones, has been a… [Continue Reading]
Q & A : Food Sensitivity and Coconut Milk
Dear HLHT, When I was young, around age 10-12, I was properly allergic to whey (among a plethora of other things) until I got prayed… [Continue Reading]
Dark Chocolate: Sweet Truth for Your Sweet Tooth
Dark chocolate has grown in popularity over the past several years. At one time dark chocolate was a small fraction of the $100 billion chocolate… [Continue Reading]
Why “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Always Work
A new article published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) provides further support; weight management is not just about counting calories or moving more. Even… [Continue Reading]
30 Days to Make or Break a Habit
It’s has now been 50 days since I gave up Diet Pepsi. My brain (and my husband) couldn’t be happier! Behavior experts seem to agree… [Continue Reading]
Diet Soda Dangers: Why I Gave It Up For Good!
Today, I am going to tell you about the dangers of diet soda and why I gave it up for good. In Minnesota we call soft… [Continue Reading]
Strength Training: Lose Weight, Live Longer
Television commercials and advertisements use fit and healthy looking models, in running apparel, to sell you everything from cereal to shoes. People are led to… [Continue Reading]
10 Healthy Reasons to Drink Tea
Today’s post is meant for my benefit as much as yours. Our Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker has sat under our kitchen sink for some… [Continue Reading]
Alcohol & Heart Health
It’s not often we discuss alcohol in the context of a healthy diet. However, there is actually quite a bit of scientific support for having… [Continue Reading]
Fructose: The Original F Word
Fructose. We have all heard of this simple sugar. It’s in just about every processed food in the form of high fructose corn syrup. It… [Continue Reading]
Eggs Are a Part of Healthy Diet
Are you still eating carb-heavy, nutrient-light, appetite-stimulating cereal for breakfast? Do you still think eggs are less healthy? Though there is still a strong perception… [Continue Reading]
Healthy, Huh?
We sent the kids to my parents house for the weekend, got all gussied up and headed out to The Capital Grille for dinner. Our healthy dinner included lots… [Continue Reading]