Continuing our series on whole grains, I realized that I promised you grains, and again I’m talking about a seed! Whether you classify it scientifically or culinarily, I hope you’ll come to classify this fantastic foodstuff as delicious! Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is actually related to beets, Swiss chard, and spinach.[…]
Read More »When you think of whole grains, what comes to mind? If you’re American, I’d be willing to bet you think of wheat, rice, and maybe oats. While those are all fine choices for most people, there’s a whole world of whole grains out there that you may be missing! Whether[…]
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Not everyone likes the body shape they were born with, but there are ways to shape and tone your body to make the most of what you have. In my last article, we discussed how you could slim down and tone a pear shape body. Today we will discuss the[…]
Read More »There are things you know you should eat, right? You should eat your fruits and veggies. You should eat (or drink) your greens. Aside from that, there are very few things agreed upon in the realm of nutrition. Well, I’m here to tell you that one thing you should be[…]
Read More »Mickey Mantle once said, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” The process of aging starts when we are born and there is no way to escape it. However, there are ways to delay the aging process and[…]
Read More »So far we’ve talked about good snacks and breakfasts for bodybuilders, building on the principle of “eating breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” I know it can be difficult to train your body to eat a good lunch when all you want is[…]
Read More »I know I’m not the only one who can’t wait for autumn to officially start this week. It’s about time to make apple pies, spiced cider, and butternut squash soup, and quite frankly, I can’t wait. Who cares that it’s still over 90 degrees here in the South? Now that[…]
Read More »Do you ever find yourself finishing your plate and realizing you are not hungry anymore, but you continue to eat? Many of us have an emotional and mental relationship with food. When we are in a bad mood or sad, we continue to pick at the plate even though we[…]
Read More »Wheatgrass is the leafy plant that grows in the early stages of a wheat plant. It is very alkaline, and may also be suitable for individuals who suffer from wheat intolerances. It has a very sweet, potent flavor, but it is generally palatable when downed in one quick gulp. Wheatgrass[…]
Read More »In high school, my nutritionist recommended that I start eating breakfast every day to be in the best shape for softball season. I couldn’t see how eating at six o’clock in the morning could be beneficial. I was completely nauseated first thing in the morning from lack of sleep and[…]
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