Nutrition: Understanding Organic

Making the best food choices is sometimes confusing. We all know that the foundation of healthy eating is a diet rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes and low fat dairy. But the next question many ask is should we be buying organic? Do organic foods contain more nutrition and is it worth the extra [...]

Avocado – An excellent source of nutrition and beauty

Avocados (also known as zaboca or avocado pear in Trinidad) are one of my favorite fruits. Once reputed to be one of the bad foods because of its high fat content, avocado is today regarded as one of nature’s miracle fruits with unparalleled health benefits and a virtual powerhouse of nutrition. Many bold women are also [...]

Podcast: Breaking the back of Childhood Obesity

In today’s podcast Michelle Rodulfo, Health Expert talks about Nutrition and Childhood obesity.

Nutrition: Realities of the National School Lunch Program

Since almost 31 million children participate in the National school Lunch Program I was curious about the nutrition that this program dished out each day to our children. About the National School Lunch Program The  National School Lunch Program has been around for 40 years and includes a little over 100,000 schools, providing free and [...]

Nutrition: Childhood Obesity- Parents, please step up to the plate!

With childhood obesity rates running out of control at double digits, it’s time for us to do what we can NOW to help our children. Parents, please step up to the plate! Childhood obesity – Parents, please step up to the plate! View more presentations from Michelle Rodulfo.

Body Wellness: Breaking the Back of Childhood Obesity

It’s funny how the universe speaks to me sometimes. A random video link sent by someone I hardly know contains a message that touches me. The next day I read an on line news report that speaks to the same topic and I am once again touched. With all this “universe” talk, I feel compelled [...]

Body Wellness: Latest Breast Cancer Information

Here is the latest breast cancer info obtained from the American Cancer Society: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman’s life is a little less than 1 in 8About 192,370 new cases of invasive breast [...]

Recipe: Low-glycemic Quinoa Cookup

Here’s a variation of one of my favorite recipes called Quinoa Cookup.  This quick nutritious meal is sure to please even the pickiest eater in your family and it’s great for hiding lots of veggies!  And best of all – it’s low-glycemic. 1 cup organic quinoa 1 ½ cups water 2 tbs organic coconut oil [...]

Body Wellness: Nutrition

Food is our body’s fuel. What we put in our mouth is directly related to our health. But we lead hectic lives and often reach for foods that are quick and convenient. Too often these foods are nutrient- poor. So what do good nutritious foods look like? Think whole foods, whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits [...]

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