Author: Elizabeth

Superfoods for a Super YOU! by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

SUPERFOODSWhile most articles define “superfoods” as those foods with the highest antioxidant activity, I choose my favorite “superfoods” based antioxidants AND the ability to perform multiple tasks in the diet and in the body. Pomegranates, acai and gojis are great, but they have limited uses when compared to this list of superfoods: flax seeds, nutritional…

Make the most of your meals by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Waste not, want not You go to the grocery store right from work hoping to buy a few ingredients to whip up something for dinner. You spot the frozen bags of veggies that already contain the pasta and some sort of sauce. Perhaps you grab one of those salad packs that contains a packet of…

Luck O’ the Irish by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Celtic Traditions When people meet me, they often assume, because of my red hair, that I’m Irish. I usually let them know that I am not Irish, but Scottish. “What’s the difference?” they always say. Well, to my Scottish grandfather, Archie MacMillan, there’s a difference because he emigrated from Scotland not Ireland, in 1921….

Harnesssing the Power of the Sun by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

D-mystifying a D-lightful vitamin It’s called the sunshine vitamin because you can make it when you are in the sun. A general recommendation is 15 minutes of sun exposure three times per week.Vitamin D is different from all other nutrients in that the body can synthesize it with the help of sunlight from a precursor…

Beauty IS skin deep by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Bring out your inner beautyBeauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but nutrition plays a vital role in both inner and outer beauty because if you feel good, it will show on your face and in your disposition. Any beauty regimen should start with proper hydration, and yes, water is best. The average…

Be Super Healthy, Eat Beans by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

How to Be Super Healthy during the Super-Bowl Super Bowl snacking is typically thought of as a carnivorous feeding frenzy, but these Vegan-inspired treats will turn even the most bloodthirsty fans into PETA petitioners. For those who think that meat eating is an essential contact sport, understand that you can meet your nutrient needs on…

E is for Ellen by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

E/Ellen: vital to life Eighty-seven years ago vitamin E was discovered and 36 years later Ellen DeGeneres was born. I don’t know the exact birthday of vitamin E, but Ellen’s B-day is Monday, January 26th. Happy Birthday, Ellen! Aside from the letter E, why the comparison? Well, both Ellen and vitamin E are essential to…

Juice Week & other January Holidays by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Every juice has its dayWe thought the holidays were behind us but the celebrating is not over yet. January has a slew of festivities awaiting us. This month we can sing happy birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sir Isaac Newton, Elvis Presley, Ben Franklin, Mozart, Ernie from Sesame Street and Little Ricky from…

New Year’s Resolutions by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Resolve to do more for othersEat less, exercise more, pay off debt, quit smoking, drink less, get a better job… These are just a few of the most common New Year’s resolutions. You may notice that the abovementioned abstentions tend to focus on the self. Some people, however, have taken it upon themselves to emphasize…

Editing Out Hypertension by Elizabeth Brown, MS, RD

Maybe take it less often with a grain of salt My editor is Santa Monica’s most enthusiastic gym rat upon learning that he has high blood pressure. He’s going full-force at the gym now and even asked if I could help with his diet. Unfortunately, for some people, it takes much more than elevated blood…

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