What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about fiber? Is it the somewhat boring taste you think of? The cholesterol lowering effects? It's ability to keep you regular? Sure, all together fiber may not be that exciting of a food, but the health benefits it offers should highlight it's … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Revisiting Food Sensitivities
Have you ever wondered if what your body and your mind are feeling could be related to the food you are eating? There are a variety of different symptoms related to food sensitivities, even ones that we think may be a normal part of our daily lives. There are many people who suffer from a variety of … [Read more...]
My kind of oatmeal!
There are many health benefits you can receive by including oatmeal in your fueling plan. Oats are high in fiber, one of which is called beta-glucan and has been shown to significantly lower cholesterol. Oats help to create stable energy levels and also contain important antioxidants that can help … [Read more...]
Winning Waldorf Salad
I love ordering salads when I'm eating out. Sure, you may roll your eyes reading that from a nutritionist, but I do! Primarily because I love to have a lot of different things in my salad, and restaurants always seem to do it better then I do, or have the one-off ingredient that I have not yet tried … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Great Taste!
As an addition to last week's snack ideas, per request, here is another list of snack ideas that are safe for those in need of quick and healthy gluten-free and dairy-free choices! Try a few of these Super Bowl Sunday and be mindful of the rest of your fueling plan while socializing and cheering! … [Read more...]