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The Scoop on Protein Powder and Women (Quoted)
Check out this post written by a Temple University Journalist on the benefits and risks of protein powder supplements in women! Before Madeline Hamberger began incorporating adequate amounts of protein into her diet, she weighed a mere 90 lbs. "I always had the assumption that protein would make you gain weight, so I tried to avo...
Read MoreIs Grass-Fed Beef Really Better?
A lot of people believe grass-fed beef is better tasting meat, nutritionally superior, and more environmentally friendly than commercial corn/grain-fed beef. It certainly costs more than your typical commercial beef, but before you shell out the extra dollars - how honest are these said benefits of consuming grass-fed versus grain-fed bee...
Read MoreBreastfeeding Tips and Tools
Breastfeeding has well-established benefits for both mom and baby; it fosters the development of the infant’s immune system, strengthens the maternal-infant bond, has economic advantages over formula feeding, helps mothers return to their pre-pregnancy weight and might even act as a buffer against type 2 diabetes and obesity for the inf...
Read MoreWhy We're Nuts About Nuts!
Nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack as well as an important ingredient to many dishes. Nuts can be roasted, salted, flavored, tossed in salads, baked in breads, mixed in pastas, or otherwise eaten raw! Once pegged as a high fat and calorically dense food group that we should stay away from, nuts are now embraced and considered highl...
Read MorePacking Healthy School Lunches 101
The school year is now well underway - one big challenge you may be faced with is packing for your child's school lunch. Packing a healthy and nutritious lunch that your child will actually eat and not ditch for vending machine chips or corner store candy can be difficult. Eating a healthy meal at lunch will not only help your kid retain...
Read MoreSweet & Spicy Squash, Bean + Kale Burritos
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 45 minutes Serving Size: 1 burrito; makes about 4 servings 3 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients1 TB olive oil 3 cups kale, blanched and chopped 1 cup corn, frozen & thawed 2 cups butternut squash,...
Read MoreI make a smoothie in my nutribullet everyday. I wanted to get your thoughts on it. Ingredients are: generous handful of spinach, mix of fruits based on what's in season, 3T Greek yogurt, 2T ground flax seed; 2T peanut butter. Is this as a breakfast healthy? Or am I spinning my wheels? ps-- not a big meat eater so I try to get extra protein by adding the PB and yogurt.
Thanks for your question! Please read a response to a similar question: http://the-sage.org/post/98744114991/how-healthy-are-smoothies-i-went-out-and-bought-myself
Read MoreCan Like a Pro! (Canning & Preserving Foods)
Canning is a great way to preserve delicious fruits and veggies that are ripe during the summer months and allow us to enjoy our favorite produce year round. There are two basic methods for canning; water bath canning and pressure canning. Depending on what foods you are canning will determine the method you choose. Foods with high acid c...
Read MoreCalorie Restriction = Longer + Healthier Life?
As early as the 16th century, humans have been fascinated with the idea of "the fountain of youth." Since then, people have made great attempts at lengthening their life span, all the while hoping to maintain optimal health as long as they can. Recent studies have suggested calorie restriction (CR) as a possible way to delay or prevent th...
Read MoreEye Health + Nutrition
Your mother may have told you to eat your carrots to keep your eyes healthy and strong. This may actually not be that far from the truth - the vitamin A found in carrots is a crucial nutrient to optimize eye health. Your eyes need more than just carrots to stay healthy, though. There are several key nutrients involved in maintaining good ...
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