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A blog about nutrition, healthy eating, and health food. It summarizes articles in the news, lists healthy recipes, offers tips and personal feedback on healthy eating, and reports on nutritional research.
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Load Up on Vegetable Proteins
When you think of protein, do you automatically picture meat? Well, meat is definitely protein, but there are also vegetarian sources of protein with a valuable supply of nutrients that your body craves. I’m talking tofu, whole grains, edamame,...
Load Up on Vegetable Proteins
When you think of protein, do you automatically picture meat? Well, meat is definitely protein, but there are also vegetarian sources of protein with a valuable supply of nutrients that your body craves. I’m talking tofu, whole grains, edamame,...
Quick Meal: Egg, Quinoa, Kale
Wednesdays are always busy days for me, so my meals have to be something I can grab-on-the-go or prepare in 10 minutes or less. Enter my bowl of eggs, quinoa, and kale. Like I mentioned in my whole grains post, I make big batches of grains on one day...
Quick Meal: Egg, Quinoa, Kale
Wednesdays are always busy days for me, so my meals have to be something I can grab-on-the-go or prepare in 10 minutes or less. Enter my bowl of eggs, quinoa, and kale. Like I mentioned in my whole grains post, I make big batches of grains on one day...
Grass-Fed Beef is Better for You, Better for Earth
This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food Grass-Fed Beef is Better for You, Better for Earth Women’s Health Magazine says grass-fed beef is where it’s at. Did you know that the majority of U.S. bovines feed on a mix of grain...
Organic Meats are Less Toxic, More Nutritious
This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food Organic Meats are Less Toxic, More Nutritious NaturalNews.com reports that a recent UK government study found that non-organic chickens have a 23.4% chance of salmonella contamination while orga...
Proud to be an Egghead
The most recent “Smart Fuel” on Mark’s Daily Apple is eggs. One egg has 5.5 grams of protein, only 68 calories, and 9 essential amino acids. But, that’s just the beginning. Read on for all the benefits of eating eggs: Choli...
Post-Workout Hunger
SELF Magazine wrote that 22% of readers said they tend to pig out after they complete a workout. SELF Contributing Editor Joy Bauer, R.D. said to shoot for protein-carb combos such as edamame or soy crisps. These types of food help your muscles r...
LSU Study Promotes Eggs for Weight Loss
Self Magazine reported on an egg study from researchers at Louisiana State University. The results showed that dieters who eat two eggs a day for breakfast lost 65% more weight and 83% more in waist circumference than people who eat bagels containin...
Goat Cheese a Healthy Choice
Kauai Garden Island News reports that goat cheese and goat milk are a healthier choice than cow’s milk. In comparison, goat cheese is easier on our digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol, and fat. Goat cheese also contains calcium...
Food of the Day: Yogurt
Yogurt is one of my favorite foods because there are so many reasons it’s good for you! Eating yogurt offers many powerful health benefits including: Stronger immunity Cancer and osteoporosis prevention Improved lactose intolerance and allerg...
Healthy Frozen Meals
Women’s Health Magazine reviewed and rated some healthy frozen meals. Read on for their favorites: Laurel’s favorite: Any of the meals from Amy’s Kitchen are seriously yummy and satisfying. My favorite is the “Black Bean Vege...
