The Keys to Your Heart Health

February 10, 2014

By Anna Varriano

February is heart month, so in this month’s Tip I’ll be sharing some facts about cardiovascular disease as well as some widely circulated nutritional recommendations for heart health that in my opinion, are pretty ineffective, and may actually be contr …

Do You Have Cart Smarts?
Busting 5 Nutritional Myths

January 16, 2014

By Anna Varriano

I shared many of my nutritional philosophies in my Get Cart Smart! presentation which I held for the first time this past summer. Since healthy eating starts with what you put in your grocery cart, this presentation walks participants through grocery s …

Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Sprouted Grain Pasta

January 13, 2014

By Anna Varriano

This is a great idea for Meatless Mondays. The recipe idea came from the Food Network Giada’s Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese, with a few changes. This recipe makes 4 servings. What You’ll Need 1 small butternut or acorn squash 1 onion 1 TB …

Asparagus Frittata

January 13, 2014

By Anna Varriano

If you are in need of a quick, healthy dinner try this frittata. I made this  asparagus dinner in 10 minutes. What You’ll Need 1/2 bunch of asparagus Coconut oil Olive oil 2 organic, free-range eggs Sprinkle turmeric Step 1: Prep I warmed up some left …

Portobello Mushroom Cap Burgers

January 9, 2014

By Anna Varriano

This is a great burger with delicious toppings. It’s a great meal for a Meatless Monday! What You’ll Need 2 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoon olive oil 2 sweet onions Sprinkle sea salt 4 Portobello mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 1 avocado 1 package soft goat f …

Lina’s Noodles

January 9, 2014

By Anna Varriano

I used to make this all the time because my girls LOVED it when they were little. Forgot all about it until a few days ago, when I ran into the lovely lady who showed me how to make it so many years ago! Thank you Lina! It’s a delicious Asian spin on P …

Puttanesca Sauce

January 9, 2014

By Anna Varriano

A naughty name for a nutritious and delicious multipurpose sauce! Puttanesca is an Italian term for “whore-style”. There are lots of funny theories why this sauce got such a naughty name. One is that it was a quick and easy pasta sauce for puttanas to …