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At least 5 g fiber and 5 g protein You often hear people refer to breakfast as “the most important meal of the day”, yet many of us don’t even take the time to consume it.  Whether the excuse is too busy, no time, forgot, not hungry, or weight loss, the benefits of eating breakfastRead more

Try this low calorie high protein snack: You need 1 tomato sliced, 1 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh basil leaves and drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Salt and pepper to taste.  High In Vitamin C and Potassium, and only 150 calories and 7 g protein. On the go snack, try theseRead more

Before you pop open a can of soda — as refreshing as soda might sound — think twice. Why is soda bad for you? Well, you may already know that both regular and diet drinks have been tied to obesity and high blood pressure; colas to bone loss; and full-sugar sodas to type 2 diabetes,Read more

I’m sure you have heard somewhere that grilling produces carcinogens that produce cancer.  Does it and should I avoid it? There is no evidence that grilling causes cancer, BUT you can understand the process of the developments of carcinogens and how to be more mindful of it. ~ HCAs (heterocyclic amines) and PAHs (polycyclic aromaticRead more

Gluten Free foods and products have been increasing in the food market for the past few years.  This is great for people with Celiac Disease, giving them more options and making their everyday lives easier.  Often people will ask, should I try this diet?  Will it work for me?  What is gluten?  The Gluten FreeRead more