Ingredients

Feeling aches and pains? Getting sick more often? Cramping like none other? Got the inflammation blues? What about those tingles? Maybe vitamin D’s the dilemma?

Come on readers … time to add legumes/beans to your repertoire! Why is it that legumes need a cheering squad? Embrace their range of colors, tastes, textures, nutritional qualities and versatilities! Maybe you haven’t truly explored their multiple potentials.

Who knew their impressive nutrient values, because they are young and bursting with phytochemicals and fiber?! This “aha moment” gave me pause to look at ALL different types of sprouts with new eyes and sing their praises. Spring’s up … inspiring sprouts for your culinary pleasures!

We’ve developed such a sweet tooth in the US that the average American could gain 18 pounds by year’s end from added sugars alone! Now, I’m all for using sugar wisely to sweeten up body and psyche. Chew my views!

See how I mindfully dealt with my creamy, dreamy indulgences and where decadent desserts fit into my dietary repertoire today. As I bid farewell to these overused ingredients, I’ve come full circle that all foods and beverages DO FIT! Variety IS the spice of life!

I should have waited to celebrate National Crouton Day until May 13th … but my crouton stash soared, reminding me that stale bread has longevity—it’s been used for centuries! Croutons first premiered in France as bread crusts served with drinks. Voilà! While I tried to make homemade croutons, during COVID my tastes rapidly turned to commercial varieties. Before you “ugh” in distain, see why!