I am sure you have all heard the expression, “The grass is greener on the other side”. With everyday foods there are simple changes you can make to still be satisfied but cut the calories and lose weight. The grass can be greener on the other side with simple changes, [...]
Counting calories, carbs and points can take up a lot of time and make the joy of cooking and eating an unenjoyable task. Always eagerly anticipating the final tally only to be left feeling discouraged and often guilty. Keeping body fat at bay isn't all that hard if you're armed [...]
For one week I featured some breakfasts that will wake your body up and fuel it with a combination of high protein, low carbs and healthy fats, all of which your body needs to perform. Many of you may not eat breakfast for different reasons such as lack of time, [...]
The dirty dozen and the clean 15 refer to the fruits and vegetables that are the most and least contaminated by pesticide use, according to the Environmental Working Group. Based on pesticide-tesing data generated by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the federal Food and Drug Administration, the [...]
Jonathan Klemens, B.S. Bio, RPh, FAAIM The long-term complications of uncontrolled diabetes are well known – damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, and other organs. Most of this damage is attributed to chronic elevated blood glucose levels. Type II diabetics and pre-diabetics are aware of these dangers and sometimes [...]
Flax Pros: Flaxseed is one of the oldest fiber crops in the world - known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China. Whether light in colour or a deep honey-brown, flax an excellent source of plant-based Omega 3 fatty acids. These good fats, also known as alpha [...]
Tangy, tingling, sour -- sometimes that indescribable "fifth taste" known as umami -- foods that have been fermented have unique health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Fermentation is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. It's what transforms milk into yogurt; cabbage into sauerkraut and the Korean dish [...]
The news source addresses the common concern of how to get enough protein in a plant-based diet. In an online article titled Top 13 Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources, ABC listed the myriad health benefits of protein-packed, plant-based superfoods like hemp, edamame, chickpeas, tempeh, beans, and nuts. [Meat, eggs, and [...]