Hummus
This recipe will work well for various meals. Use it as an appetizer and serve it with slices of carrots, bell pepper and celery. Or use it as a sandwich topping. You’ll Need 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas ¼ water 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 ½ tablespoons...
Tabouli Salad
The dish makes the perfect side dish for many meals. Tabouli highlights the herb parsley which does wonders for our health. So put on some music while you chop away. You’ll Need 1 cup bulgur wheat 1 ½ cups fresh chopped parsley ½ cup chopped green onion 1 small...
Breaking Down 4 Barriers To Movement
All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time! When someone says that you should just “make activity happen”, it sounds very easy on its face. But there are some serious barriers between people and a routine...
The Energy Drain Hiding In Plain Sight
During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. Why are you fatigued? Why are you sapped of energy? The reason for may be hidden in plain sight. For example, Dr. Christopher Starr of the ophthalmology department at Weill Cornell Medical...
Coffee vs Exercise: Energy and Focus
During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. Coffee gets you going in the morning, providing a little oomph to clear the cobwebs and get your day started. This common comfort has been shown by many studies (and our own...
Sugar And Your Energy
During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. When I was young, I played all sports but baseball was my favorite. And each afternoon on the way to the game we’d get a “Tigers Milk Bar” from the new Health...
Socialize To Energize
During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. One of the great ironies of our modern world is that with the vast capability that we now have for constant connection, people often feel more lonely than ever. In fact, according to...
The French, Their Wine, and Cancer. An Interview with Will Clower
The Telegraph of London asked me to comment on the recent kerfuffle on the French, their wine, and cancer. Below is the article. Please let me know your thoughts! ______________ When Dr Will Clower moved from his native Alabama to work at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences in Lyon,...
Effect of High Cocoa Chocolate on Energy Levels
During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. How Chocolate Boosts Your Energy — from my book, “Eat Chocolate Lose Weight” (Rodale) Chocolate can increase your energy levels through the specific kind of antioxidants most abundant in cocoa: catechins and...
Defy Diabetes … Foods to Choose and Foods to Lose
Everyone knows to eat your green leafy vegetables, avoid fried foods, and basically follow a Mediterranean food plan. But there are some surprising details about certain foods and drinks that can help improve insulin sensitivity, so you can give your body the best chance it has to defy diabetes....
Spicy Baked Sweet Potatoes
Here is an easy to make nutritious and delicious side option. You’ll Need 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive and coconut oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Wash and scrub potatoes leaving the skins...
Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender and juicy chicken stuffed with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that gets baked in a creamy garlic sauce. If you have any recipes that you would like to share please email them to nutrition@willclower.com Submitted by Linda at Eckert Seamans Thank you Linda! You’ll Need 2...