Many of you may have seen this effervescent tea in your local health food store, but do you know exactly what it is? We too have seen it everywhere and wanted to learn more about this unusual nutrition booster. With the help with one of our interns, Veronica Sommer, we did some research into how …
We love our whole grains! They’re loaded with fiber and nutrients, but if you’ve walked into a health food store lately you may wonder about sprouted grains and whether they offer a boosted nutritional value. Here’s the deal with sprouted grains: Even though you don’t necessarily think about grains as being seeds, they naturally will …
Now what is kefir you ask? Kefir is a fermented dairy drink that is similar to yogurt, but distinct in its’ own way. Kefir looks like drinkable yogurt. It is a probiotic, which means it contains “friendly” bacteria that can help keep your digestive tract healthy. It also provides calcium and protein (like yogurt does), …
Wanna know how you can stave off hunger? Go for balanced meals that include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Here’s why the combinations works: Carbs give us energy. Fats help absorption of vitamins and minerals, lubricate our intestines, and cushion our organs. Proteins provide the “go button” for most of our body’s enzymatic processes. If we …