According to ancient legend, black rice was a rare delicacy in China and was enjoyed only by the Emperors.  Giving it it’s purple color the anthocyanins in black rice are linked with decreasing risk of heart disease, cancer and inflammation.  This whole grain rice provides a good source of  iron and fiber and according to […]

How cute are these little mini cabbages?  Brussels Sprouts are a powerhouse full of anti-cancer fighting nutrients! Isothiocyanates and sulforaphane found in the sprouts are known to slow down cancer growth.    These little sprouts also supply a good amount of folate, potassium and vitamin K.   Brussels sprouts are a source of fermentable fibers […]

I love baking! I love modifying recipes to contain fruits and adding various flours to boost the fiber and nutritional content.  My personal flour favorites include: oat flour which adds 12 grams of fiber per cup and whole-wheat pastry flour which adds a whopping 16 grams of fiber per cup.  Fiber is terrific at making […]

It was a beautiful day and Lucy and I definitely had a walk on our minds.  So I whipped up a quick Chicken Pot Pie and hit the road. Walking for Lucy is more about smelling the ground and checking things out but  we still got a brisk walk in while the Chicken Pot Pie […]