Black Bean Spaghetti is interesting twist to the usual spaghetti; it is high in protein, has no refined carbs and makes a great textured pasta to any plant-based dish. Mix in your favorite vegetables and spices and toss through salads, soups or a spaghetti-like dish. With grains-based pastas if you eat more than 1-2 servings, you […]
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Chia seeds are native to Mexico and Guatemala. In the past, they were a dietary staple of the Aztecs and Mayans in Central America, being used as a lean source of sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” means “strength” in the ancient language of the Mayans. Up until recent years, chia seeds had gone relatively unknown
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Many people think that when they begin eating nutrient rich, they can no longer eat out in restaurants or socialize, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Not only are more and more nutrient-rich-friendly restaurants popping up, but nutrient-rich choices can be made most anywhere, by utilizing a little First-Class knowledge whenever you sit
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No special diet can make you younger or stop you from aging. We all know we have to age one day, but how and what we eat makes a huge difference in how healthy we are going to be on the journey, and how long it will take. But there is a crop of food
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Do you exercise and eat a “healthier” diet, but are still gaining weight? How do you explain weight gain when your lifestyle includes regular exercise and you eat a healthier diet, where day after day, you’ve refused deserts, nibbled on baggies of carrots, switched to low fat meals and snacks, and may be perhaps started
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Here are 5 key nutrients that may help protect women from heart disease, as well as lower the risk of other chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, breast cancer and high blood pressure. 1. FOLATE Folate is a member of the B vitamin family and is found naturally in foods, especially green vegetables. Folate
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If you think going to McDonald or Dunkin this morning was your own idea, well think again. From piping tempting smells from the restaurants to sneaky advertising road signs discover how fast food companies trick you into eating more junk food. 1. Fast Food restaurants are designed to make us eat too much too
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.” Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both genders. Every year about 935,000 Americans have a heart attack. The most common type of heart disease is
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Americans love food. That’s obvious isn’t it? We have fast food restaurants on corners and in strip malls, university campus buildings and indoor malls, and built right into the big box stores so we can eat even while we buy food. We have full service restaurants, diners, delis, cafes, and drive-through restaurants. Quick-mart gas stations,
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There is a way to avoid gaining weight during the holidays, and it is not based on the dualistic binge/diet, good/bad eating patterns of old, or any sacrifice whatsoever. Matter of fact, you can still enjoy a buffet of foods (not the one to left), and it is so enjoyable you will wonder why you
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