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5 Heart-Healthy Meals

Posted on29. Dec, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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Pumpkin Ravioli
The meat and cheese in traditional ravioli can send calorie counts (and saturated fat) through the roof. However, using pumpkin keeps this dish at less than 200 calories per serving. And pumpkin is rich in fiber, which also helps in maintaining a healthy heart.

1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 [...]

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Foods that Fights Cancer

Posted on23. Oct, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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Cancer – particularly breast cancer – certainly tops the list of frightening diagnoses for most woman. Compared with other illnesses, cancer seems harder to control, making it all the scarier. But while there are no guarantees, science is showing that if we consume the right foods – and avoid the wrong ones – we can [...]

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Good Food Stress Management

Posted on17. Oct, 2009 by Oksana Irwin.

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Our mood states are part of overall health, and their influence on the body’ functioning – the ability to fight off infection, to regenerate cells, to recuperate fro illness and accidents – is profound. Nutritious food, carefully prepared and mindfully eaten, could be our natural Prozac.
Stress-related complaints – sleep disorders, headaches, gastrointestinal problems and heart [...]