Nutrition By Mia

Nutrient Series: Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 helps our bodies with a plethora of functions from keeping immunity strong, to warding off depression. As a B vitamin, it also plays an integral role in helping our body convert food into energy.

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Bites

I am concluding this week of tea party food with an unconventional hors d’oeuvres featuring a combination that I love: sweet potato, goat cheese, and arugula. Traditionally, the stars of the tea party spread are finger sandwiches. Popular combinations include: Tomato and cheddar Cucumber and cream cheese Artichoke and cheese…
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Afternoon Tea: Mini Maple Scones

Moist, tender, fluffy and light… scones are a favorite of mine when it comes to the afternoon tea party spread. These tea party delicacies range from sweet to savory and can include raisins and currants to cheese and onion. They are an afternoon tea party staple, served with jam, clotted…
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Hosting an Afternoon Tea Party

Afternoon tea is a perfect excuse to throw a lavish party with girlfriends that requires little effort but all the elegance. I love having tea during the holidays complete with mini sandwiches, scones with jam, sweets and savories. I anticipate my annual visit to Fairmont San Francisco every year to…
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Nutrient Series: Biotin

Hair, skin and nail health is often associated with the water-soluble B vitamin known as Biotin. It is found in small amounts across food groups with a variety of key roles that include balancing blood sugar and maintaining skin healthy. Through deficiency is rare, it may be exhibited by thinning…
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Healthy Beach Picnic Checklist and Essentials

Living within minutes of the coast in the midst of this HOT California summer has me ocean-bound more than usual. Putting together a healthy beach picnic basket should be effortless- it is about relaxation after all! I have this down to a science- out the door and onto the sand…
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