balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
A way of life that ensures you feed your body with what you need to be healthy and always feel your best.
Good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, LDLs, HDLs, triglycerides…there are so many terms regarding cholesterol and heart health, it can leave a person completely confused You’ve probably heard that having high cholesterol is bad for you, but do you REALLY understand what it means and why?
Believe it or not, it is normal to have cholesterol in [...]
As we quickly come up on Halloween and Thanksgiving, images of bright orange pumpkins are hard to ignore. Their bright orange color is festive and upbeat, putting the worst of moods to rest. But, more than a nice mental health pick-me-up, pumpkins offer up a lot of great physical healthful benefits too! This season, put [...]
This shake is full of antioxidants, is high in fiber, provides a healthy dose of Omega-3s and has a good amount of protein. But don’t you worry…it is absolutely delicious too! Needless to say, it is a great way to start your day! It is also a tasty and nutritious mid-afternoon snack.
A large study of postmenopausal women revealed that when women increased their intake of fiber they could guard against certain type of breast cancer.
Here’s what the experts learned:
A diet rich in fiber affected only hormone receptor-negative tumors.
The kind of fiber women consumed made a difference.
Types of Breast Cancer Tumors
Breast cancer tumors are either hormone [...]
Normally, I look for a Nutrition Bar when looking for a filling, well-balanced snack. However, I recently tried Somersaults…a snack that truly is different. They are delicious, yet encourage “mindful munching!” The philosophy of the company is to create snacks that both “nourish and delight.” Here are the details:
Description: The shape of a Somersault is [...]
As Halloween quickly approaches, parents and children are eager to pick costumes, stock up on trick or treat candy and plan, or RSVP to, Halloween parties. Needless to say, it is a fun season for children (and adults) of all ages.
Although Halloween tends to be chock full o’ sugar, chocolate and other unhealthier items, there [...]
Ahhh…apple season is in full swing. And, with 36 states growing apples, it is fair to say that many of us have some picking to do! Taking a big bite out of a freshly-picked delicious apple has the season of Fall written all over it; and I’ve sworn to do some local apple picking this [...]
From Thomas Keller’s French Laundry in Napa Valley to Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin in New York City, to Andrew Johnston’s taquería The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco, chefs around the country are singing the praises of CleanFish, a company committed to promoting great tasting, sustainably produced, authentic artisan seafood.
Formed in 2004 by founders Tim O’Shea [...]
This dish is always a crowd pleaser. Very easy to make and absolutely delicious, you can’t go wrong. Using whole-grain pasta and whole-wheat flour, the fiber is high. Further, it is very well balanced and filling!
This morning on the Today Show, they did a segment on the “Fat Acceptance Movement:” A movement towards increasing acceptance of those who are extremely overweight. Some may argue that this is a ‘cop-out’ or an excuse to be fat, while others say that it is a movement towards accepting yourself as you [...]
