Nutrition Advice & Tips
-2 pounds beef stew meat -one 14-ounce can coconut milk -1 tablespoon red curry paste -1 tablespoon peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter -2 garlic cloves, crushed -1 teaspoon sea salt -2 medium red bell peppers, chopped -1 bunch of broccoli (about 12 ounces), cut into florets -1 handful fresh basil leaves (Optional) Place […]
Read More ⟶In this blog, I want to talk about using electronic logs. Most of us have mixed feelings about these weight loss tools. On the one hand, they provide excellent information to help us make successful educated choices concerning our dietary intake. On the other hand, maintaining the practice is all-consuming. With that in mind, let […]
Read More ⟶If you look at most nutrition guidelines, vegetables play a central role in developing healthy eating habits. For some people the idea of eating vegetables brings up traumatic memories of over-cooked mush with little to no flavor. However, now you can find recipes that encourage techniques such as braising, sauté, baking, and even sous vide. […]
Read More ⟶Although grilling season for most people is behind us, burgers are synonymous with casual gatherings and quick meals year-round. Traditionally, beef is the mainstay of such events, however veggie burgers made with beans and grains have been gaining traction over the years. This can be contributed to an increased concern for health and environmental impacts […]
Read More ⟶A very popular aim of health food manufacturers is to lower the glycemic load of your food. This means they take a food that would normally have a higher carbohydrate count and they lower the impact of those carbs on your blood sugars by adding protein and fiber to the product. They also may use […]
Read More ⟶I had the good fortune of dining at the Umstead in Cary, NC last Saturday and I was pleasantly surprised to see mocktails on their bar menu. At this stage of life, I enjoy relaxing socially with a beverage, but do not care for the side-effects of alcohol. I want to enjoy the following day […]
Read More ⟶Who doesn’t love pizza! It has become one of America’s favorite comfort foods. The problem with comfort foods, however, is that they won’t leave you comfortable very long! Pizza’s are high in fat; therefore, they are high in calories. And because the fats come from animal sources like cheese and meats, they are high in […]
Read More ⟶The adoption of a plant-based diet is ever increasing as the infinite list of benefits becomes more clear through research and personal experience. Whether it is decreasing greenhouse gas emissions or to consume more fiber and lower cholesterol, there are many reasons why someone might consider eliminating ultra-processed foods along with meat and dairy products. […]
Read More ⟶Grilling season officially kicked-off last Memorial Weekend. Most of us love this time of year when the days are long, and we can be outdoors whipping up a quick meal after hours. Thankfully, grilling techniques have evolved so that we have learned to grill much more than ribs, burgers, and steaks. Now, entire meals are […]
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