Simple Carbohydrates Sugars can occur naturally or artificially in foods, but your body can’t distinguish between the sources. When people talk about “sugar,” they’re likely referring to table sugar, which is sucrose (a two-unit sugar). Table sugar belongs to a larger group of sugars, though, known…
There are three types of carbohydrates: starch, sugar and fiber. Starches and sugars provide your body with its main source of energy. They’re all comprised of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, which are organized into single units. Sugars contain just one or two of these units…
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps-Crock Pot Stay on track with this healthy crock pot recipe for a group! Perfect for any gathering. For the chicken 5 LB boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 stalks celery ½ yellow onion chopped 1/3 cup shredded carrots 1 clove garlic, chopped…
Roasting vegetables for dinner can be quick and easy. Chop up some of your favorite veggies: Red Pepper Yellow Pepper Carrots Mushrooms Onions Asparagus Cherry Tomatoes Line a cookie sheet with non-stick foil. Place fresh veggies on a mixing bowl and add some oregano, thyme,…
Pick a “peanut butter” not a “peanut butter spread” Standard peanut butter is defined as being 90% peanuts with only 10% allowed for seasoning and stabilizing oils. Peanut butter “spread” does not meet this qualification. (Remember: less is more.) Look for less than 3 grams…
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes all parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food components such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn’t digested by your…
If you skip breakfast because you think you don’t have time in the morning, plan ahead. The night before, figure out what you’ll eat, and if necessary, get up 10 minutes earlier to enjoy it. Or pack something the night before to take with you…
Homemade Protein Bars– Makes 8 servings 2 cups oats ½ cup natural nut butter (peanut, almond, sun-butter, cashew) 4 scoop protein powder* (I use Syntha6 Vanilla Ice Cream – Chocolate is good too) ½ cup water or unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1…
With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn’t surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called “experts” can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple:…
Hunger is based on our blood sugar levels, hormones that respond to our diet, and the emptiness of our stomach. All 3 of these stimulate hunger if we don’t eat enough. Ironically, blood sugar and hormone levels also make us hungrier if we eat too…
