Category Archives: Nutrition Info

Basic Quinoa & Lentils, Diabetes & Diet Soda

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Corinne Goff

  Cooking up quinoa to accompany vegetables has become a no-brainer in our household.  Sometimes I make an additional protein source and sometimes not.  Recently I was in the mood for some extra protein and was planning on making a … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Four: Frozen Aisle, Bakery and You’re Done!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Frozen Foods Frozen vegetables are great choices.  Nearly as good as fresh and they are picked at their peak so their nutrients are locked in.  They also store longer than fresh so keep several bags in your freezer.  A few … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Three: The Middle Aisles

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Corinne Goff

By now I think you understand that, based on the products you see inside of it, the grocery store could care less about your health.  They are a business whose focus is making a profit.  They will stack bottles of … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part Two: Seafood, Meat and Dairy

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Moving right along to the animal products, a topic of great controversy.  On the one hand they can be a source of nutrition, however many people live their entire lives abstaining from them and remain in excellent health.  There is … Continue reading →

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Virtual Grocery Store Tour Part One: Produce and Bulk

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Corinne Goff

Are you confused about what to buy when you go grocery shopping?  Most people are.  I’m here to boost your confidence in you being able to decide for yourself which items to choose and which to avoid. The general consensus … Continue reading →

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Food Should Not Come in Packages

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Corinne Goff

“Food really shouldn’t come in packages”– I say this a lot and I never tire of seeing the smile that usually cracks from the person I’m talking to.   I think deep down most people know this is true.  Food … Continue reading →

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Pomegranates

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Corinne Goff

I hope you are doing well with any resolutions you made in regards to getting healthier!  Please let me know if you created a plan for yourself that includes SMART goals and how it is working for you.  If you … Continue reading →

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Phytochemicals, Breast Cancer and Furious Journal Rants

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Corinne Goff

I just came across this article from the Chicago Tribune titled: An antioxidant-rich diet offers the most benefits to breast cancer survivors, expert says …of course that’s no groundbreaking newsflash to most of us, but the sad thing is that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Food for Thought

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Corinne Goff

I attended a seminar on Friday titled “Food for Thought:  How Nutrients Affect Mental Health and the Brain” given by Merrily Kuhn, PhD, sponsored by the Institute for Brain Potential. Overall it was entertaining and educational, not much that I … Continue reading →

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Omega-3s and My Fishy Decision

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Corinne Goff

I’m about to embark on a new dietary experiment which is giving me mixed feelings so I’m here to talk about it.  My decision came about after recently receiving some disturbing lab results.  I’m all about honesty.  As much as … Continue reading →

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