Breaking it Down: PROTEIN
In the fitness and athletic field, protein consumption gets a big push. But why? What does protein do for our body, how does it break down and what different types […]
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Breaking It Down: FIBRE
Fibre is a component of carbohydrate, but it is non-digestible. Why then is there such an importance to include it in our diet? Although the components of fibre are not […]
Breaking it Down: Carbohydrates
What is a calorie? What is metabolism? How do the foods we eat break down into the calories that feed our metabolism? The Miriam Webster dictionary defines a calorie as, […]
Anytime for Quinoa!
The power food that’s had many people talking for years is still a popular nutrient rich choice to make any time of the day. One ½ cup serving of cooked […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….
We’ve all seen the holiday survival lists: getting through the holiday party, eating fewer sweets, fitting in a little extra activity, or trying to get a jump start on your […]
Taking the ‘Simple’ out of the ‘Complex’
Carbohydrates are our primary source of fuel. When we eat something that has carbohydrates, it digests through our bodies and is transformed into a simpler form, sugar, which our bodies […]
What’s in the Shaker?
The Salt craze has hit and the question that always seems to come up is “how much do I need”. The Institute of Medicine has established a level of sodium […]
Ah Routine!!
Most of us thrive on routine: Waking up in the morning, preparing our first meal of the day, maybe a trip to the gym, and then starting our work day. […]
What’s in Your Garden?
Where does the produce you eat come from? Have you ever really stopped to look, feel and smell the ‘fresh’ corn at your grocery store? In order to sell so […]
Spring, Sun and a Produce Basket Makeover!
Spring may have arrived almost 2 months ago, but it looks like we’re finally settling into our season of fresh local vegetables and fruits that will hopefully fill your lunches, […]