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Recent articles:

Antioxidants in Coffee

This article from Science Daily discusses how certain roasting methods increase the antioxidants in coffee.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080306112550.htm

Heating Up a Fresh Favorite
This is an article I wrote for VegFamily magazine, on using avocados in novel ways for cooking. http://www.vegfamily.com/vegan-cooking-tips/avocados.htm

Interview with Bake It Healthy
Cristina Favreau, Certified Small Business Coach, conducted this interview on her blog, The Savvy Entrepreneur. 

http://blog.cristinafavreau.com/2007/10/a-sweet-business .

The Glycemic Index: An Explanation
This article from the Canadian Diabetes Association explains what the Glycemic Index is, and how it can be used.

http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_About/glycemic.asp

A+ Suggestions for School Day Breakfasts
An article I wrote for VegFamily.com about how to prepare quick and nutritious breakfasts.

Agave Nectar: Sweet and Natural
Here's an article I wrote for VegFamily magazine, about my favourite natural sweetener.

Tips for a Healthy Kitchen
From the Martha Stewart website, this article provides tips for a healthy kitchen, including information about foods and their health benefits.

http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=26e4833827a71110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Heart-Healthy Fats
From the Whole Foods Market website, this article discusses heart health in general, and includes a list of fats, major nutrients, and their food sources--all good for a healthy heart.

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/wholebody/wellness/takeheart.html  

Avoid Weight Gain for the Holidays:
This article from Christi Collins, a Health Coach based in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the best I've read on how to control overeating during the holiday season. 

http://www.bostonhealthcoach.com/nn/nov06.html

Homemade Trail Mix: Recipe for Your Healthiest Mix
This article I wrote explains what to consider when choosing ingredients for your homemade trail mix.

Approaches to Detox
This series of pages from About.com provides a good introduction to detox diets.

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/Detox_Diet_Plan.htm

Encouraging Kids to Eat Healthfully
This article from the BBC details how parents can encourage their kids to eat healthfully, including healthy snack foods.  

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bigchallenge/changinghabits/eathealthystrategy.shtml

Unhealthy Snacking Habits
This article from The Independent, a UK newspaper, details how many of us have become addicted to unhealthy snacking, and discusses comfort foods in general.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article347800.ece

Adapting Recipes for Healthier Options
This is an article I wrote  explaining how to convert your existing recipes so that they contain healthier ingredients.

Natural Approach to Fighting the Flu
Here’s a useful article from a UK website called “Organic Nutrition.”  The site is maintained by a supplement company with a focus on herbs, but it’s also filled with interesting, well-researched information that includes healthy foods, such as this article about natural approaches to colds and flu.

http://www.organicnutrition.co.uk/articles/colds.htm

The Greens of Autumn
Here's an article I wrote for Human Spirit Magazine about all types of green leafy veggies!

Ayurvedic Healing Foods
This article from Yoga Journal online outlines the healing benefits of a wide variety of foods, according to the ancient healing principles of Ayurveda.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/3_1.cfm

Chia Seeds: A Great Source of Essential Fatty Acids
Here’s an interesting article about chia seeds (yes, the same ones we used to hear about in the “Chia pet!”), which are actually a fabulous source of healthy EFAs (essential fatty acids).

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html

Squashes and Pumpkins:
Read an article I wrote for Easy Lifestyles magazine.

Natural Sweeteners:
Here's an article I wrote for Human Spirit magazine.

 

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