Improving Health

Ever try wheat berries? A wheat berry is the whole grain form of wheat, prior to processing.

The berries are extremely high in fiber, protein and B-vitamins because they contain the entire bran, germ, and endosperm of the wheat kernel.

Refined grains are often stripped of the germ and bran and left with only the endosperm, losing many valuable nutrients. Wheat berries have the bran, germ and endosperm completely intact and nutrient packed.

They aren’t just healthy — wheat berries have a tasty, sweet, nutty flavor which works well not only in savory lunch and dinner dishes, but also in sweeter puddings and breakfast dishes. Wheat berries make a welcomingly delicious, nutritious addition to soups, salads and side dishes.

While you sleep soundly in bed at night, your liver is working hard to filter toxins from your body.

Why not continue the process with a morning detox smoothie?!

With a base of dark leafy greens, this smoothie is already nutrient packed! Make it a detoxifying breakfast by adding cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, lemon or Brazil nuts!

Why does your dinner meal have to be difficult, time consuming, and extremely exhausting to make? It doesn’t have to take all your time to be fancy and satisfying. You can make a quick, but rather tasty, gourmet meal that’s nutritionally sound at the same time!

Quick can be healthy – the key is making sure to pair the right food components together, which is why I often run to salads for a delicious meal. It’s a simple meal to fix and it’s simple to keep the required items stocked in your fridge!

Believe it or not, fish is one of the most neglected food choices.

I’m sure it may have something to do with the stench of fresh fish being cooked, or maybe it’s the strong fishy flavor that pushes the many non-fish lovers away.

Whatever the case, there are many benefits to eating fish, but not enough people eating it!

Most of my clients turn their nose up when I bring up fish, and then I have a few that say they don’t mind it and would like to eat more fish, but admit that always chose other sources of lean protein instead.

I find that most people who don’t enjoy eating fish are those that don’t know how to make it tasty. Just because fish has a strong aroma when fresh doesn’t mean it has to taste that way.

Condiments are a favorite among many people in the world. Whether it’s ketchup, BBQ sauce, or ranch dressing, everyone enjoys a good dip for their food.

The problem is that most salad dressings, dipping sauce, and spreads contain a lot of calories. If it’s not "low-fat," it more than likely contains a high amount of sugar, but if it’s "sugar-free," it probably reels in the fat calories.

What if there was a healthy alternative that actually met the criteria of low-fat and low-sugar and was actually pretty tasty? Fortunately, there is and that hidden secret is salsa!

Granola is a very popular, deliciously comforting, healthy breakfast or snack for good reason — crunchy, chewy, sweet and delicious — what more could you want?!

But proceed with caution… Some store bought brands come packed with unhealthy fillers and can be deceivingly high in sugar and fat.

Baking homemade granola allows you to control both the quality of the ingredients as well as the fat and sugar content — not to mention it’s great fun to make.

Try this Healthy Endings Granola Recipe today to fill your snack or breakfast with nutritious fiber, protein, and antioxidants!

Stuffed peppers are a dish served around the world. They can be found on menus in Spain, India, Mexico, Central Europe, Romania, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

This delicious entree goes by a variety of different names and comes filled with an array of unique ingredients. A simple vegetarian recipe is a great place to start if it’s your first time cooking stuffed peppers.

Once you have mastered this, venture into more complicated recipes and experiment with exciting fillings!

Pizza cravings are a serious matter. The good news is this simple, meatless, healthy recipe can help you to safely satisfy the craving!

Going meatless once a week can reduce your risk of some chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Doing good for ourselves while chowing down on pizza? An easier decision was never made.

Try out this homemade Greek Pizza at your next family dinner or dinner party with friends.

Five ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes, what more could you ask for? Not to mention, it is delicious and sure to be a hit!