Do you react to food? Not sure if it’s an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Check out my new blog post to help answer your questions: http://www.foodcalc.com/blog/2012/11/13/food-allergies-intolerances-sensitivities-what-is-the-difference/
Ripening Dates for Fruits and Vegetables in Colorado Actual dates may vary by as much as two weeks due to weather conditions, geographical location of the farm, etc. It is always advisable to call a farm earlier than the expected beginning of a season to check on the status of the product you are interested … Continue reading
With the chilly air also comes colds and flus. And no one likes to get sick! Luckily the foods you eat can help you stay healthy this winter. Here is a sample menu plan to help boost immunity. Here’s to staying healthy! Breakfast Oatmeal: Oats contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. … Continue reading
Environmental Working Group’s Executive Summary Eat your fruits and vegetables! The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure. Use EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides to reduce your exposures as much as possible, but eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at … Continue reading
Millions of American’s suffer from hypertension. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 1/3 of adults and 73% of those with diabetes have high blood pressure. Luckily diet and lifestyle can have a marked effect on blood pressure. Here are the big players when it comes to lowering blood pressure naturally: Weight … Continue reading
Katie Jones MS, RD 