This is a healthy and nutritious recipe that can be served hot as a side dish or cold as a terrific alternative to pasta salad. By: Rock Recipes Yield: 6 servings 1 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 2 diced tomatoes 1 cup diced bell peppers 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Protein Requirements
Protein is one of the three macronutrients. The current recommendation, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is that 10-35% of your calories come from protein. To be more specific, the suggested amount of protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, for an average and moderately … [Read more...]
Recipe: Nourishing Carrot Ginger and Turmeric Soup with Cashew Cream and Spiced Chickpeas
By: Andrea Bemis Yield: 4-6 servings Soup: 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated (or sub 1/2 tsp ground) 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground … [Read more...]
Exercise, Inflammation, and Fueling to Protect
Exercise is a physical stressor, and the exercise stress response follows similar inflammatory, physiological pathways to those activated by other physical and mental stimuli. During exercise, the primary hormones that get released are the same as those secreted when the body is reacting to mental … [Read more...]