It occurred to me the other day, as I was cooking with a couple of different coconut products, that I probably use some part of this marvelous nut each day. It’s no wonder. Not only does coconut taste good, but it’s credited with numerous nutritional benefits, among them anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. The coconut has…
We had so much fun gathering recipes for the last contest we ran for Dr. Hyman’s new cookbook! This time, “Joe the Juicer,” star of the movie, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead is celebrating his anniversary of health, and is giving Nutritional Style a package of the DVD Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, his book,…
Flowers are the perfect gift, always, for Mother’s Day… or a new nightgown, or an elegant bathrobe that she’d never buy herself. But there are some healthy goodies that you can slip your Mom on the side that might help her energy and boost her mood for the long term. I pulled together some healthy…
Unless you’ve been under a rock in the past week or so, you’ve seen the new Dove video where a portrait artist draws women in two ways; from their own description and from the description of others. The results are startling, as women describe sad looking, homely creatures, emphasizing their worst fears and insecurities about…
This recipe is my idea of comfort food. Every once in a while I crave this perfect combination of creamy avocado, heat, salt, citrus and healthy fat. It’s more of an assemble, rather than a recipe, but I think you’ll love it. Ingredients 1 slice of your favorite healthy bread (I prefer Ezekial sprouted whole…
A Place at the Table: one nation, underfed Actor Jeff Bridges comments, “If any other nation in the world treated their kids this way, we’d be at war.” He refers to hunger in America, an issue being brought to light by a new film called A Place at the Table. Hunger is not something normally…
There’s an issue swirling around us in America and it’s a dark undertone to our nation’s food system. It’s called GMO’s, or genetically modified foods. A few wealthy companies have board members in prominent places throughout our past and current government, and as a result GMO legislation appears to move quickly and safely throughout our…
Quinoa is one of my go-to sources of protein and a great way to satisfy your cravings for heavier carbs like bread or pasta. Here’s a side dish that seems perfect for the early, chilly days of spring. It’s gluten free and vegan. This weeks recipe is courtesy of Nutritional Style tribe member, Christine Blubaugh,…
Dear friends, I seldom get political on my blog, but I’ve decided that this issue is too important and needed to be shared. The media has grabbed hold of this issue, including Jon Stewart at the Daily Show, the NY Times, and The Huffington Post. If you don’t have the facts, please read the…
Not all of us are born triathletes, and if you’re the type who has a built in resistance around exercise or movement in general, this one’s for you. The spring weather can make you want to get going, but you might not know where to begin. Feel free to take the following tips to heart….
