I love bars. If you followed Veggie Chic, then I’m sure you have heard me say that before. I like the portability, the ease, the taste, the way they are like a healthy cookie.
Dr. Weil’s Fruit and Nut Bars arrived in my mail last week. I had the opportunity to try a whole bunch of these certified organic bars. Yum! They have a moist, dense texture. The taste reminded me of a Fig Newton filling – the fruitiness and the slight crunchiness when I chewed. The Banana Manna tastes just like banana nut bread. My favorite was the Chia Razz …read more

Autumn is really a bountiful season. Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, a celebration of harvest and all the wonderful food we are blessed with after a productive summer. Fruits are a-plenty… and nuts, too!
When I did my grocery shopping yesterday, I also saw bags and bags of walnuts. I should have gotten one for a walnut cake, and do my arteries (and heart) some good. According to a new study, they may even be better than olive oil in protecting arteries against inflammation and oxidation in the arteries that may subsequently lead to atherosclerosis, a precursor of …read more