You might have heard me talk about low fat diets before. Perhaps you’ve seen my high-carb, fruit-packed 500-calorie green smoothies that I used to lose 40 pounds and effortlessly maintain my ideal weight. My approach to both weight loss and long term diet is to keep my fat intake low and to not restrict my [...]
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To most people, parsley is a garnish. It is that weird clump of green stuff served in restaurants that you toss to the side of your plate. It’s too bad, too, because parsley adds a powerful dose of vitamins and minerals and tastes great in a green smoothie. What’s so special about parsley? For starters, [...]
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Spirulina Nutrition & Health Benefits – Is It Worth The Cost?
I recently received a question from a reader about whether the nutrition and health benefits of spirulina were worth the cost. You’ve probably noticed that a pound of spirulina typically sells online for about $50. Is it worth shelling out the big bucks on spirulina? Well, let’s find out. Unfortunately, spirulina is way over-hyped online. [...]
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What Is The Best Source Of Omega-3′s?
Here’s a common question we get: “What is the best source of essential omega-3 fatty acids?” I’m not sure that there is a single “best source” of omega-3s. The best source would be a whole food that provides omega-3′s in the right balance compared to other nutrients. While flax and chia seeds are often promoted [...]
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Can You Really Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
Davy and I discovered fresh figs last summer and we couldn’t get enough of them. For whatever reason, I went my whole life without ever tasting a fresh fig until this past summer! If you’ve never had a fresh fig, they are really tasty and nothing at all like a the famous cookie! I think [...]
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What Nutritional Vitamin & Mineral Supplements Do We Take?
A lot of people ask what vitamin and mineral supplements they should take. There is no one answer to this question. Whether or not you should take vitamin/mineral supplements (and which ones you should take) depends on a lot of factors including pre-existing deficiency, chronic illness that might lead to deficiency, lifestyle, diet, gender, age, [...]
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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Why Fruit Does Not Cause Blood Sugar Problems – Not Even Bananas And Watermelon! There’s a common misconception that foods that have a high glycemic index (GI) should always be avoided because of their ability to cause a rapid spike in blood sugar and an increased demand on insulin production. Several studies have linked a [...]
10 Surprising Nutrition Facts About Romaine Lettuce
Crisp romaine lettuce is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in a green smoothie. It has a mild flavor that is easily masked by fruit so it’s perfect if you’re new to green smoothies or making it for picky eaters. You can add an entire head of lettuce to a fruit smoothie and not [...]
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Healthy Fats That Won’t Make You Fat
Fats are perhaps the most controversial macro-nutrient in our diet. It is important to get healthy fat in foods that we eat. They facilitate absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. They are a source of essential fatty acids. They provide energy reserves and play an important role in the [...]
What Is In Artificial Flavoring?
I am reading Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. It is a fascinating read about the fast food industry and how it has evolved from humble roots as hot dog stands in southern California in the 1930′s to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. Of particular interest is the chapter on “Why The Fries [...]
