To ensure adequate and optimal nutrition, focus on balanced meals that contain a variety of foods. No single food contains all the essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently. The nutritional value of a person’s diet depends on the overall balance of foods over time, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Banana-Oat Blender Gluten-Free Pancakes
By: Mountain Mama Cooks Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups gluten free oats 1 1/4 cups vanilla almond milk 1 large ripe, organic banana 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 heaping tablespoon local honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking … [Read more...]
Sugar and Sugar Substitutes – Sweetness in Your Life
Did you know that the average American ingests 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? With 16 calories per teaspoon, that is 352 added calories per day or 2,464 added calories per week! With sugar substitutes on the rise, I have been asked many questions such as: Do sugar alternatives actually help … [Read more...]
Recipe: Mexican Spiced Salmon
Mexican Spiced Salmon Recipe By: Blue Apron Yield: 2 servings 2 Skin-On Salmon Fillets 2/3 Cup Black Rice 1 Avocado 1 Navel Orange 1 Lime 1 Bunch Cilantro 2 Tbsp Pepitas 1 Shallot 2 Tsp Mexican Salmon Spice Blend (Garlic Powder, Ancho Chile Powder, Sweet Paprika, Ground … [Read more...]
Nutrition for Tendon and Ligament Health
Tendons and ligaments are essential for movement and movement is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. What you eat and drink impacts how you feel and how well you perform in activity and in life. When you are working to achieve your health and fitness goals, it is important to have a solid … [Read more...]