Nutrition

This post is the first in a series of carbohydrate exploration.  This series will uncover and demystify carbohydrates for what they are, what they do for our body, and all the hype that we hear in the media. When did carbohydrates become evil? I remember the Fat-Free Fad in the 1990’s?  Fat was considered evil […]

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The Super Bowl is a 4-hour event and the average American consumes 6,000 calories by the end of the day. Planning ahead can be a complete game-changer when it comes to staying on track with your wellness goals. Below are 7 tips so you don’t sideline your wellness goals during the big game. Disclosure: Some […]

Nutrition

Grabbing a snack as you run out the door doesn’t have to be empty calories and be source of guilt and disappointment. In fact, snacks can be an important addition to your daily fuel.  They can provide energy in the middle of the day or when you exercise. A healthy snack between meals can also […]

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For most American’s Quinoa is a new food. However, South American’s have been cooking this “superfood” quinoa for centuries. But first, how do you pronounce it? The correct way to say it is “KEEN-wah”. Quinoa is high in protein and a good source of calcium, iron, antioxidants, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. […]

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The most common protein featured at the Thanksgiving buffet is the turkey.  But what flanks the turkey on the dinner plate?  Traditionally (according to TV advertisements) it is congealed cranberries, frozen green beans smooshed together with concentrated “mushroom” sauce, and crescent rolls out of a can. Sounds delicious doesn’t it? The Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to […]

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As the end of the farmer’s market season draws near, booths and CSA boxes are packed with heaps of pumpkins and winter squash. These vegetables are some of the easiest foods to buy in season and preserve for the winter, allowing you to continue to eat locally grown produce throughout the winter. Here are some […]

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Have you ever thought about how long you could live without water? Yes, that includes coffee. But how much water do you need to drink each day? It depends. As I noted in the What is Nutrition post, drink what your body, mind, and soul needs to thrive and work optimally. Our bodies are made […]

Nutrition

When was the last time you heard or read the word “nutrition”? What foods, images, or ideas come to mind when you hear or see the word “nutrition”? Nutrition is a strange science. It’s one of the only fields where people can scientifically prove opposing theories and still be right. We are only beginning to […]