Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, so they say… And, it is true!! Breakfast (breaking the fast), is extremely important to start your day off right, for kids, adults, athletes, those wanting to lose weight, and the list goes on. When you skip breakfast, your blood sugars are low from night, and continue…
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Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday! A great movement is that not only good for your health, but can also help save money and assist in reducing our carbon footprint. This idea began during World War 1. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that every Tuesday be a meatless day, and another meatless meal observed every day so there…
Prevent Cramps with Cantaloupe
Prevent cramps during your workout with CANTELOUPE!
Day-1 Gluten Free Challenge
Day one underway! First off, what is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in the grain of wheat, barley and rye. Gluten can be found in many products made with these grains, such as breads, pastas, crackers, cereals etc. It can also be hiding in other items, like gravy and sauces. 1-Celiac Disease:…
Complete Protein!
Serving up quinoa today!✨ Quinoa is a complete protein, and can help make a complete meal.✨ Complete protein❓ It has an adequate amount of essential amino acids. You need these to help your body function optimally. Think of an incomplete protein like building a log house with twigs. It can be done, but takes a…
Eat The Rainbow!
Eating the right foods gets so complicated if you dig deep into it. I like to make it easy, it’s simple to get what you need in your diet. Eat your colors! Why? Each of the colors in fruits and vegetables have different vitamins and minerals in them. The more colors you eat, the more…
Lunch Outside
http://instagram.com/p/qKhCw2Kn3T/ Healthy organic lunch, outside. Exercise and eating go hand in hand-so why not combine the two? I had a great day. I took a stand up paddle on Lake Tahoe and journeyed to a calm spot to enjoy my lunch. 3 miles of paddling, then a stop to enjoy a turkey sandwich on sprouted…
What is a Registered Dietitian?
What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)? When looking for sound nutrition advice, Registered Dietitians (RD) are the most qualified. Why? Anybody can call themselves a ‘Nutritionist’, however not everybody can call themselves a Registered Dietitian! Here are a few qualifications RDs must possess that will convince you they have the top food knowledge: They must earn…
Elevated Nutrition 