What the heck is a Goji Berry?

by | Oct 25, 2010 | Foodie Facts

Goji berries come from the Northern Asia in the Tibetan and Mongolian Himalayas. This nutritionally dense berry is high in antioxidants and has unique polysaccharides that reduce inflammation. On the ORAC Scale – A standardized test adopted by the Department of...

(Dark) Chocolate is Good for Me?

by | Oct 5, 2010 | Foodie Facts

European researchers reported those who included as little as a small square (7.5 gms) of chocolate daily had lower blood pressure and were 38% less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who rarely ate chocolate. Chocolate, especially Dark Chocolate,...

Farm to Table Series Recipe: Kale Chips

by | Jul 7, 2010 | Recipes

Kale is an powerful source of vitamins A, C and K it also contains impressive amounts of Calcium. They’re terrific as a snack or even with cocktails. Roasting the leaves coaxes out a nutty, briny flavor that’s kind of addictive. Ingredients There are many...

Welcome to the Fit Foodie Blog

by | Apr 5, 2010 | Uncategorized

This blog will be a home for me, Denise Costello, the Fit Foodie behind The Energized body, to share what I’m up to. Check back to find recipes, updates on my public presentations, and much, much more.