Last week I wrote about the nutritional benefits of buckwheat as a whole grain alternative. Because many people are not that familiar with how to prepare buckwheat, I thought I would give you a quick and easy recipe for a dinner side dish using buckwheat kasha. This kasha recipe takes about 15 minutes to make […]
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I often encourage my clients to try new foods, especially alternatives to the grain products we typically eat. One of my favorite grain alternatives has become buckwheat, not only because of it’s health benefits, but because of its versatility. Have you tried buckwheat yet? Buckwheat flour is commonly added to commercial pancake mix, and this […]
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I am often asked what kind of snacks can be part of a healthy diet. Ideally, a snack should have some nutritional value without an excess of calories. Chosen carefully, snacks can help keep blood sugar stable throughout the day, control appetite, and prevent excessive hunger. I’ve noticed that many people rely on the 100 […]
