Berries stand out as the tastiest and most nutritious fruits of all. If I was stranded on a desert island and could pick only one food to sustain me, it would be blueberries. I recently attended a family reunion at my aunt’s acreage and was in berry heaven. She grows rows of blueberries, raspberries, and
Dietary Interventions to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Adults with a Goal of Remission: An Expert Consensus Statement from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Richard M Rosenfeld, John H Kelly, Monica Agarwal, Karen Aspry, Ted Barnett, Brenda C Davis, Denise Fields, Trudy Gaillard, Mahima Gulati, George E Guthrie, Denee J Moore, Gunadhar Panigrahi, Amy
An Intensive Lifestyle Intervention to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Brenda C Davis 1, Humaira Jamshed 2, Courtney M Peterson 2, Joan Sabaté 3, Ralph D Harris 4, Rohit Koratkar 2, Jamie W Spence 5, John H Kelly Jr 6 Abstract Background: The Republic of the Marshall Islands has the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the
When you think of citrus fruits, what comes to mind? For most North Americans, oranges, mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, and limes are standard fare. Some adventurous citrus eaters also include pomelos, kumquats, tangelos, blood oranges, and clementines. You might be surprised to learn that there are over 100 different varieties of citrus fruits. Evidence suggests
Chilly winter weather makes you crave warm, comforting foods. Winterizing your food choices can increase the variety and nutrition in your diet and make it even more healthful! Here are 10 yummy foods to enjoy during the frosty winter months.
The holiday season has arrived! For many of us, the festivities are about three things: family, fun, and food. First is family, including our “chosen family” or dear friends! If you are fortunate enough to be with those near and dear to you this year, think about what you want your holiday to look like,
Makes 24 cookies These cookies are not only a delicious treat, but they are a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids. 2½ cups walnuts 1/2 cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup nut butter (e.g., almond, hazelnut, mixed) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup oat flour (or flour of your choice)
Makes about 30 turtles If you loved “turtles growing up, you will have fun with these. They are less sweet than the originals, but even more flavorful and far more nutritious! Pecans (60 halves) 2 organic, fair trade dark chocolate bars (2 x 90 g/3 oz) Caramel Filling 1 cup pine nuts or raw cashews
Makes about 40-45 balls. These protein-rich energy balls have just the right amount of spice – even though it seems like a lot. If you prefer, roll in hempseeds, coconut, or a mix of seeds. 1 ½ cups pecans 1 cup hazelnuts or almonds 1 cup dates, tightly packed (steam to soften, if hard) 1/4
Makes 24 cookies. These peanut butter cookies are gluten free and taste a lot like traditional peanut butter cookies. They can be made festive with a little chocolate or served plain. Another option is to top them with chopped peanuts dipped in maple syrup. 1 cup unsweetened, natural peanut butter (the runnier the better) 1/3