Why are whole foods preferred over adding another supplement to your daily regimen? It’s simple — whole foods provide a whole lot of nutrients! The U.S. mentality is often to choose a supplement to ensure adequate health. Why is this so important? When taking a supplement, you are only getting what is in that supplement. […]
When is the last time you had fresh bamboo for dinner? I learned on my recent trip to Japan bamboo is not just for pandas. Bamboo is a very low-calorie vegetable with only about 30 calories in 3-4 oz. Bamboo is a good source of fiber, B-complex vitamins, manganese, copper, iron and potassium. Young, tender […]
Looking to beet your current opponent or simply your latest personal exercise record? Beets, or beetroots, are a unique vegetable with a strong taste and intense red color. They are rich in dietary nitrate, folate, and vitamin C. They are notable for their ability to enhance exercise performance. The compound nitrate (NO3–) gets converted to […]
A friend shared this recipe and it sounded like a perfect, easy summer meal! Southwest Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa cooked (can substitute brown rice) 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained) ½ large red bell pepper (diced) 4 green onions (diced) ¼ cup cilantro (chopped) juice from 2 limes ½ cup olive […]
It is lunchtime, we didn’t pack a lunch, and we want to grab food without compromising our health goals. There are many options in our city that we can enjoy and not feel guilty about it. Luckily, many of our favorite places have nutritional facts we can access from our phone to make better decisions […]
Trending: People avoiding grains, especially wheat products for a variety of reasons, including trying to minimize carbohydrates. This is a big subject. Let’s tackle it grain by grain. Who needs to avoid grains, lumped together commonly as “gluten”? Those with Celiac disease are the prime candidates. CD is a chronic, autoimmune disease, with mainly gastrointestinal […]
Michael Pollan, author of Omnivor’s Dilemma and Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual, coined the term “edible non-food.” It is a way of grouping foods by whether or not they generally support health or are human-created foods that don’t provide a benefit to the body. Some examples of edible non-food might be soda and diet soda, […]
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness week and the National Eating Disorders Association’s (NEDA) 2017 theme is “It’s Time to Talk About It.” We are thankful to have a mom who is willing to share her story and talk about her daughter’s battle with eating disorders. With Kristen’s permission, we’d love to share her […]
Do you have a friend or family member who’s eating habits concerned you? Maybe you’ve noticed some of your own habits may need evaluating? The Renfrew Center has provided a questionnaire which you may find helpful. Keep in mind, this survey is not a diagnostic tool. Answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions: Can […]
Pears and pomegranates are currently in season and are a great addition to a green salad. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants as well as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Some refer to them as one of the “super foods.” One-half cup of arils/seeds of the pomegranate contains 75 calories, 15 gm carbohydrates, and 3 gm fiber. […]