Sourdough: Health Benefits and Starters
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 02/07/2025Sourdough bread has been around for thousands of years. It is likely the earliest known method of leavening bread, long before commercial yeast was discovered... sourdough is making a comeback thanks to the many health benefits it offers.
A Garden Full of Joyful Surprises
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 02/03/2025Early each year, I review my gardening notes from the past. I reread over the mistakes I made along with the successes. I also note suggestions I received from friends and neighbors to help me try new things. Since it is the season of planting...
The Sweet Benefits and the Bitter Truth About Grapefruit
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 31/12/2024Unlike most other citrus fruits, grapefruit provides vitamin A, which is important for eye health. It also acts to support the immune system and decrease inflammation. Grapefruit is a great source of vitamin C and fiber as well as a number of other health generating phytonutrients. While some credit grapefruit with helping them lose weight, most research in this area is inconclusive.
Plan to Succeed This Holiday Season
By: Annelies Newman, RDN, CD Published on: 01/11/2024Taking time to plan healthy holiday traditions and being creative about them can fill your holiday with that festive cheer that lasts. Hopefully, these traditions will carry you through your New Year’s celebration with some pizzazz left for the ...
