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This is just another recipe for the continuation of a series on simple recipes that will help support more protein in your diet, as well as combining carbohydrates and protein to support energy for your body. Why carbohydrates and protein? When carbohydrates are taken with protein, there’s a blast of insulin. Insulin kicks the body’s [...]

This is just another recipe for the continuation of a series on simple recipes using protein powder that will help support more protein in your diet, as well as combining carbohydrates and protein to support energy for your body. I’ve tried a few over the past couple of weeks, and they didn’t work out great, [...]

I am always looking at ways to include protein in my family’s daily diet. Why?  Protein is just one way to keep you on a path of good nutrition and weight management. Protein is more satisfying than fats or carbohydrates.  Also by eating enough protein, you help preserve muscle mass and encourage fat burning, while [...]

For years I thought the foods I bought were healthy.  Why?  Because I believed what the manufacturers stated on the products’ packaging.  Well, I had a lot to learn!  Don’t let food manufacturers deceive you on the value of the food you buy! Let me explain…  Unfortunately the food label laws give license to manufacturer’s [...]

This was my first time making Kale Chips.  I’ve heard about them a lot through other healthy sites, so I finally decided to give them a try.  I am so glad I did, they are delicious!  Better yet, they are so incredibly simple!!! Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt Directions Preheat [...]

Unlike processed or boxed foods, your fruit and vegetables do not have a nutritional label on them.  So how do you know what choices to make.  They may not have a nutritional label, but they do have a sticker.  The sticker is the PLU or Price Look Up Code and it can tell you a [...]

It’s not so easy to cut out the consumption of fried foods in your diet because many of them are just so delicious!  So here is a recipe that gives you the taste and texture of a fried food favorite without all the fats and calories.  AND, your kids will love it!!! Ingredients: 1 lb [...]

The average person doesn’t realize how much sugar they are consuming each and every day, the amounts are alarming!  The sugar I am referring to is white, brown and high fructose corn syrup (not your fruit sugars or natural cane).  Here is a GREAT article that goes in to depth about how bad too much [...]

Carbohydrates are good for you, however, the goal is to eat the right carbohydrates!  Carbohydrates give you energy which can be found in foods like fruits, vegetables, breads, pasta, and dairy products. BUT, if the carbs are highly processed and stripped of their nutrients, THEY ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU!  In fact, just the opposite.  [...]

Wanted to share a great article directly from www.organic.org   Source: Alan Greene, MD (Organic Trade Association) Bob Scowcroft (Organic Farming Research Foundation) Sylvia Tawse (Fresh Ideas Group)   1. Reduce The Toxic Load: Keep Chemicals Out of the Air, Water, Soil and our Bodies Buying organic food promotes a less toxic environment for all [...]