Heal Your Body With Food!

Want to enjoy a healthy life free of chronic diseases? Your best line of defense, as well as offence, may line up in the kitchen. Healwithfood.org supports your path to better health by equipping you with the knowledge and inspiration to make healthy foods and dietary habits part of your everyday life.

HEALTH FOOD of the week

Avocados are more than just the main ingredient in guacamole dip – they are a real superfood loaded with a wide range of nutrients and beneficial phytochemicals such as carotenoids, fiber, folate, glutathione and monounsaturated fatty acids. To learn all about how these and other compounds in avocados can help boost your health, check out the in-depth article Health Benefits of Avocados.

SMOOTHIE of the week

Avocado Smoothie with Frozen Blueberries

Creamy avocado comes together with frozen blueberries and fresh orange in this super-healthy smoothie. Chia seeds, which are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, are added to the mix to boost its fatty acid profile. Click on the link below to view the complete ingredient list and instructions, as well as the beloved Tweak It! box which allows you to create a new variation of the basic recipe for every day of the week!

KITCHEN TOOL of the week

Sure, pie pans and plates with non-stick coatings are easy to use and clean, but many health-conscious baking enthusiasts are growing increasingly leery of the safety of non-stick dishes. If you are one of them, consider getting a glass pie pan (such as Arcuisine's deep pie dish pictured on the right). With glass bakeware, you won't have to worry about unpronounceable chemicals or unpleasant flavors tainting your pies! For details, check out this week's special feature:

BOOK of the week

Did you know that some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet hail from Peru? In Peruvian Power Foods registered dietitian Manuel Villacorta provides 101 enticing recipes showcasing Peruvian superfoods like avocado, camu camu, quinoa, maca, lucuma, cilantro, yacon, papaya, sweet potatoes and many more! Jam-packed with nutritional info and stunning photography, this exciting 300-page guide and cookbook is available through Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.