5 Reasons Why I Typically Avoid Eating Shrimp

May 30, 2017

By Anna Varriano

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in North America, but I’d rather not eat it, and you might feel the same way after reading this blog. Here are the 5 main reasons why I typically avoid eating shrimp: 1 – Harmful food additives used to prevent discolo …

Is Your Cell Phone Use Increasing Your Risk For Cancer?

April 3, 2017

By Anna Varriano

This month, I don’ t have one video for you; instead, at the end of this post, I am going to suggest that you watch a few short videos that will hopefully lead you to taking a proactive step related to protecting your health. Are You Among the 81% or 6 …

Crispy Chicken Thighs

March 23, 2017

By Anna Varriano

This is a quick, easy, economical, and delicious way to cook chicken. I first tried it at my brother’s house during one of his famous multi-course farm-to-table gatherings. He has a wonderful hobby farm where he grows loads of gorgeous veggies and also …

Growing Your Own Pea Shoots is Easy Peas-y!

March 17, 2017

By Anna Varriano

Have you tried pea shoots yet? They’re a delicious microgreen and they are bursting with health-boosting nutrients. It can get pretty expensive to buy them at the grocery store, so in this video, I’m showing you how easy it is to grow your own at any t …

The Great Cholesterol Myth

February 20, 2017

By Anna Varriano

Years ago, I read The Great Cholesterol Myth, a National Bestseller by Jonny Bowden PhD and cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra – not really knowing anything about these two gentlemen or their position/thoughts regarding heart health. I was captured by th …

No-Bake Yummy Snack Bars

February 13, 2017

By Anna Varriano

These bars were inspired by one of my nutrition students. She wanted to replace store-bought granola bars with a healthier option, and one night she brought her creation to class to share with all of us. The bars reminded me a bit of my No-Bake Date/Nu …

5 Tips for Heart Health

February 7, 2017

By Anna Varriano

February is Heart Health Month, so what better time to share some tips for maintaining and/or improving cardiovascular health! #1 – Avoid sugar. Not just the white stuff you add to coffee, tea, and baking, but sugar in all its forms, including foods th …