Nutrition

Get S.M.A.R.T. with your goals

It's that time of year when people are making and breaking resolutions. The New Year always brings thoughts of change, how much better we'll be this year, and how much more productive. Resolutions don't produce though. A quick Google search for a definition of 'resolution' finds this: "A firm decision ...

Why Eat Organic?

Non organic apples cost on average $1.18/pound. Organic apples average $2-$4/pound depending on the variety and where they are purchased. Looking at this comparison one might wonder "are organic apples worth the extra dough?" At first glance the apples appear to be the same in value, but when we dig ...

Quick Tip – Stinky Containers

Protein shakes are a fantastic pre, post, and during workout drink. Sometimes I'll blend a fruit smoothie or even blend eggs to scramble. If they get washed out right away, no problem. If not... Then no matter how much you wash it, that stink remains. It's the putrid, disgusting scent ...

REVIEW: It Starts With Food (and ends with great results!)

Before I embarked on the strict Paleo type challenge created by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig, I was super skeptical. I thought the whole Paleo thing was just another fad that would soon fade out like bell bottom jeans! I was pleasantly surprised with how addicted I became to the 30 ...

Simple Thai Curry

This is one of those recipes we like to go to quickly. Cook some chicken, throw in some veggies, add the curry paste and go. You'll have coconut milk left over. Often I don't use a whole can of milk right away. I usually store the remainder in the fridge ...

7 Day Sample Meal Plan – Whole30/Gerson/Anti-Cancer

Based on a blend of the Whole30, Gerson Therapy and Anti-Cancer Foods. This is a sugar free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, red meat free diet. Adjust to your daily schedule, but ensure that you are eating regularly. On workout days consider adding another small meal after your workout, ...

Nutrition Notes-Gerson and the Whole 9

The following rules are based on a blend of the Whole30 program (http://whole9life.com), Gerson Therapy (www.gerson.org) and alkaline foods. These guidelines will promote an anti-cancer lifestyle, improve energy levels, weight loss, reduce or negate digestive issues, skin troubles, headaches and seasonal allergies. “The Gerson diet is entirely organic and vegetarian. ...

Time For a Little RMR

So you say you want to lose weight? One would think that lowering your caloric intake would help do the trick. Yes, this is true, but if you lower it too much you do more harm than good. How low can you go? This number is best determined by figuring ...

Prepare Thyself for Battle

"I don't have time to eat healthy!" "Eating clean is too expensive!" "I just have to grab something when I can."Does this sound like you? It sounds like me too, not long ago. It's tough enough finding time in our busy schedules to fit in exercise, without trying to make ...

Easy marinade

Marinade. Is this really going to be a recipe? Not exactly. As a first post, I thought this would be a great way to open up. Marinades are wonderful. They help deepen the flavor of your food and help to get meats tender. I talk to many people who have ...