Q. I am 15 years old and twenty pounds overweight. I'm not interested (although it would be great) to lose a tremendous amount of weight, however just to be healthy. I have a serious sweet tooth, and love, love, love, peanut butter. Do you have any recipes that are really tasty and nutritionally healthy? Or maybe some that might make me shed a pound or two? – Sam
A: The recipes in our recipe section on our website are rich in nutrients, utilize low-fat cooking techniques, and include ingredients that boost the nutritional profile. The more nutrients the body receives, the less likely it is to experience cravings (which are sometimes indicative of nutritional deficiencies and almost always indicate imbalances). One simple way to boost metabolism and increase the nutrients in your food is to add sea vegetables (a nicer way of saying seaweed). Sea veggies like kelp, dulse, and nori can be purchased at most health food stores and even grocery stores. Chop them up or grind them into flakes and add about a teaspoon to your meals throughout the day. Sea veggies are packed with over 60 minerals and trace minerals. Some of these minerals speed up metabolism and increase your body's internal thermostat helping it to burn more calories throughout the day.
