Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples. Grains ar divided into two subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel – the bran, germ, and endosperm. People who eat whole
Nutrition for Detoxification
We’re all exposed to toxins every day and in everything we do. But there are ways we can assist our body in fighting off these nasties that can wear down our vitality and in most extreme cases, destroy our health. Following are two lists: One for the best food sources to eat to help your
Functional Fat Loss
If you’ve been a long-time waist-watcher, perhaps you remember the popular nutrient ratio of 60-30-10; meaning a diet of 60 percent protein, 30 percent carbohydrates and 10 percent fat. This ratio was all the rage for quite some time and was both touted and practiced by many – from every day “dieters” to hard-core body
Relishing Chutney
During the last couple decades, there has been quite a proliferation of chutneys in modern American. Chutney is the English derivative of the Indian word “chatni”. In India, before the 19th century, chatni was a sweet relish usually made from fruit that contained a prominent tang of acid and was an accompaniment to blander rice
Make Ahead Morning Meals
Whatever your reasons for needing simple, quick and delicious breakfast foods, there is no doubt they are well-founded and deserving of an astounding array of recipes and tips for fast morning meals. Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day but it can also be the easiest meal to skip. If your mornings
Margarine Reality Check
Margarine was developed as as simple, inexpensive butter substitute in the late 1800s. Today, we see dozens of “margarine spreads” with claims of all kinds for health benefits. Well, we’ve got the low-down on margarine and its specific uses and nutrition benefits to help you clear up the confusion once and for all. Regular margarine’s
Should “The State” Take Obese Children From Their Home?
Reading this article: Watch Out Parents: The State May Want to Take Away Your Obese Kids, was horribly disturbing. Gov’t “intervention” always does far more damage than good. Take a look at the state our country is in now from the past 3 years of unprecedented government “intervention” into every aspect of our lives. We’re
Clean Leafy Greens
Bagged Salads The contents of bagged salads have already been washed prior to packaging, so should you re-wash? According to the IFIC, no, you don’t have to. Their reasons: Consumers and restaurant workers do not adequately wash their hands, sink and kitchen equipment prior to washing. By washing again, greens could be contaminated [by dirty
“Unnoticed”
It was a fair number of years ago that a huge crowd gathered in the street outside a hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. The folks, who hailed from every economic and educational strata, had come together for a very important purpose: they wished to welcome home their victorious soccer team. During the midst of the celebration
How to Spot a Whole Food
Whole foods are those that are minimally processed. Identifying them may not always be easy. Here are some tips to help you: Look for foods as close to their natural state as possible. For example, think of the continuum from whole apples to applesauce to cider to apple juice and you’ve got the picture. Be
