Broccoli has great benefits, and cooked with Coconut Oil, Even Better! Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables which contain phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber.  Eating broccoli is said to lower our risk of cancer and may help protect us against cardiovascular disease.  Michelle’s family enjoys this recipe because of the browning effect [...]

What’s Up Doc? Carrots!!! Did you know that Carrots are not only a great source of vitamins and nutrients, but they are also believed to help lower the risk for Coronary Heart Disease?  This anti-oxidant rich vegetable may also help prevent certain cancers and supports vision, brain function, protects your liver function and has anti-inflammatory benefits. [...]

Trade the oil-laden and carb-heavy pizza crust for a light but oh-so-tasty version made with an unexpected star ingredient: cauliflower. We know what you’re thinking…cauliflower in my pizza? But trust us…it’s chewy and crispy in the right places and makes for a guilt-free pizza night. Plus, you’ll be loading up on vitamin C, B vitamins, [...]

You have probably heard that you should eat fish at least twice a week but do you really know why? Fish and fish oil are high in omega-3 fatty acids. When you ingest fat from foods, it breaks down into fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are the “good guys” that help to lower triglycerides in [...]

Decadent, rich, smooth, delicious, creamy, luxurious. These are all words that describe chocolate. But there’s another word that is not typically associated with chocolate, healthy. Yes, healthy. There are many health benefits of chocolate, especially dark chocolate. Chocolate has been enjoyed by people going back to Pre-Columbian Mexico. The Mayans and Aztecs were known to [...]