Foodie Facts Archives - Page 3 of 10

A Kale Pesto Even Fathers Will Love

by amyr | Jun 13, 2014 | Appetizers, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Recipes

Last week, we talked about how certain foods actually help to protect your skin from the sun. Two of those foods are kale and Brazil nuts. Kale has an abundant source of beta-carotene that converts in the body to retinol. Retinol is an active form of vitamin A, which...

Best Foods to Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

by amyr | Jun 6, 2014 | Appetizers, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Paleo Friendly, Recipes, Salads

Summer is coming and boy, do I love to scoop up the sunshine! It is a definite mood-booster and a natural way to get the vital vitamin D for improving your immune system and bone health. However, we have to be careful with those golden rays. Too much UV exposure from...

Say Hello to Healthy Summer Shrimp!

by amyr | May 31, 2014 | Dinner, Foodie Facts, Lunch, Main Meal, Recipes, Seafood

Whether skewered on kabobs, tossed in salads or dipped in a cocktail sauce, shrimp is a quintessential summer food. It’s no wonder shrimp has become our most popular seafood, since it is easy to prepare and can be dressed up or down. Shrimp is great way to get in...

A Side Dish for Memorial Day

by amyr | May 21, 2014 | Dairy-free, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Lunch, Main Meal, Recipes, Salads

Amy is celebrating all that May has to offer this week, including a delicious new carrot salad. Eat well! — Denise May brings Memorial Day, the beginning of the summer cookout season. Did you know that May is also Celiac Awareness Month? To celebrate, my family...

Why You Should Give Mom Dark Chocolate

by amyr | May 7, 2014 | Desserts, Events, Foodie Facts, Recipes, Salads

Earlier this week, I christened my new kitchen with an Energized Body Cinco De Mayo party. It was a fun event, combining all the things I love – bringing people together, noshing on fresh delicious food and sharing information. Traditional (not Americanized)...

Overindulged? 3 Strategies to Get Back On Track

by amyr | Apr 25, 2014 | Breakfast, Exercise, Foodie Facts, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Main Meal, Recipes, Smoothies

We have all been there before – holidays, vacations, and parties add up and before we know it, we have had too many sweets, rich foods or cocktails. Celebrating with family and friends is always good but there comes a time when we need to return to our healthy...