In my research, I have come across many tidbits and studies that help shape my nutritional philosophies. Other times, I find information that doesn’t tell me anything new, but states it in a new way, and makes a bit of an impact. This was one of the things that jump-started my own transformational journey. InContinueContinue reading “10 Reasons To Eat More Fresh Produce”
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Fuel Up! Pre-Workout Eats
You lace up your sneakers, don your effects, and rush out the door to get to you workout. You start exuberantly, motivated, and energetic… but halfway through, you start to slow, and feel there’s just no wind in your sails. Or you finish, and you’re famished, entering that “hangry” state. Did you skip a pre-exerciseContinueContinue reading “Fuel Up! Pre-Workout Eats”
Phytonutrients and Phytochemicals
Phytochemcials and Phytonutrients have been popular health buzz words in the past, and often have been seen as just some abstract term that comes across simply as “something healthy.” If you food is “rich in phytonutrients!” or “has healthy phytochemicals!” you think “oh, great! That must be some good stuff!” And it is! …But whatContinueContinue reading “Phytonutrients and Phytochemicals”
Whole Grains 102
Welcome back, class, to Whole Grains 102! We will be continuing that exciting topic of making sure you’re getting what you want regarding whole grains. (And I’m really hoping that you WANT those whole grains, and opposed to refined “glorified sugar” versions on foods!) I want to start off with the simple way to makeContinueContinue reading “Whole Grains 102”
Whole Grains 101
Welcome, dear students, to the Whole Grains 101 class! You’ve heard the terms, you’ve seen the marketing, you’ve heard the media rant about WHOLE GRAINS and their benefits… but what does it mean, and why should you care? Unique Facts to get started: Wheat and grains were once considered the “Staff of Life” They areContinueContinue reading “Whole Grains 101”