Laurel on Health Food

Have you tried almond butter, cashew butter, or hazelnut butter yet? I’ve noticed that more grocery stores are carrying them, but they are also quick and easy to make at home. I like to eat almond butter on a piece of whole grain toast, a rice cake, or with apple slices for a snack.
Nut butters [...]

As you probably know, berries are packed with cancer-fighting, cholesterol-reducing, anti-aging benefits (to name a few). It’s so convenient when you buy them frozen because they keep so much longer and usually cost less.
Veggie Chic caught my attention with a frozen berry smoothie recipe that would make a great breakfast. It sounds scrumptious to me, [...]

Have you tried Dr. Oz’s Green Drink? Dr. Mehmet Oz is “America’s Doctor” and a frequent guest on Oprah. A few weeks ago he helped host a show on staying young, and talked about his green drink that he has for breakfast every morning. I think the recipe sounds very fresh and I’m looking [...]

Here is my quick and easy recipe for tomato, cucumber, onion, and avocado salad. Its healthy, nutritious, and perfect for the summer months. The recipe is flexible, so add more or less of any of the ingredients to suit your needs. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions have healthy nutrients such as lycopene, chromium, vitamin [...]