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Comfort Soups

Posted on 01. Dec, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Let’s face it, store-bought, canned soups just don’t compare to the real, homemade variety. And at this time of year there are few other dishes that serve up a healthy dose of comfort the way a great bowl of soup does. The great thing about soup is it’s very easy to make and costs next [...]

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Cooked vs Raw Vegetables

Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

By now you are probably aware of the importance of including a variety of heart healthy vegetables in your diet, but did you know that how you prepare them may impact their nutritional quality? It seems logical that eating vegetables in their raw form, as nature intended, would be the best way to preserve the [...]

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Restoring Life’s Balance

Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Balancing life’s priorities, responsibilities and relationships is not easy. How we achieve a sense of balance in the midst of all the chaos is the million dollar question! For many people, the work-family conflict remains the biggest juggling act of all. In today’s society, maintaining a healthy home life is as important as having a [...]

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Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Posted on 03. Nov, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be wondering what to serve your guests that won’t undo your healthy eating regime. This year, with a little preplanning and a few simple recipe modifications, you can safely avoid those calorific casseroles and still serve your guests a meal to remember. Traditionally, when we think of [...]

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Tips for Choosing the Right Health Supplement

Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Nutritional supplements offer the consumer a multitude of health benefits, but above all they present us with an effective way to achieve optimum health and minimize the risk of disease. One only has to visit a local health store or peruse the Internet to find a health supplement that offers a solution to our health [...]

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Study Confirms Fat Fears

Posted on 22. Oct, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

While it’s a relatively well-known fact that the USA has the highest rate of obesity in the world, it’s still shocking to hear new statistics that confirm our worst fears. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a new study predicts that three out of four or 75 percent of Americans will [...]

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Berry Goodness

Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

Berries are a rich source of polyphenols (antioxidants) as well as fiber, nutrients such as folate, vitamin C and A, and potassium, just to name a few. Thanks to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, many studies have linked berry consumption with numerous health benefits, most notably lower cholesterol, cancer prevention and improved cardiovascular health. A [...]

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Mexican Chili Chicken

Posted on 18. Sep, 2010 by Core Health Expert.

As the days start getting cooler we tend to crave the comfort of hot and hearty stews or casseroles. Here’s a really tasty recipe that is so easy to prepare you will come back to it time and time again. It just so happens to be good for you, covering all the basics of a well-balanced [...]

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