by Brenda Watson | Dec 8, 2016 | Allergies, Gluten, Gluten Sensitivity, Recipes, The Skinny Gut Diet
Every year the month of December stimulates my “splurge” button – regarding different foods that is. I know I’m not alone. So I’d really like to share with you a chocolate treat I found that manages to be vegan, gluten-free and grain free. It’s even reasonable with...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 25, 2014 | Brain, Diet, Dietary Fiber, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Probiotics & Gut Flora
One of the best things about chocolate—dark chocolate, at least—is that it’s good for you. Chocolate is known to have a number of health-promoting qualities, including heart and brain health benefits. In a recent study presented at the National Meeting and Exposition...
by Brenda Watson | Oct 15, 2012 | General
Do you ever reach for a chocolate bar when you’re down? Well, you’re not alone and there is good reason for it—chocolate has positive effects on mood. But that’s not all. Chocolate also has beneficial effects on brain performance and the heart. Chocolate contains a...
by Brenda Watson | Jul 5, 2010 | General
“Renew You” Challenge – If you know anything about me, you know that I like to challenge you to look at your diet—and pretty often. Why? Because being mindful of what you’re putting in your body is a powerful tool for change. So…what am I getting at...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 14, 2010 | General
“Renew You” Challenge – Ever have one of those “I have to have a chocolate bar NOW!” cravings that sneaks up on you when you least expect it? It’s usually when you should be doing something productive, but all you can think about is that darn...
