Ingredients
Dr. Joel Fuhrman (President of the Nutritional Research Foundation, frequent guest on the Dr. Oz Show, and former competitive figure skater) coined the Health Equation: Health = Nutrients / Calories, abbreviated as H = N/C. Some of you might be wondering “How is this equation relevant to me and my health?” That’s a good question, I’m glad you asked! It means you should eat a high ratio of noncaloric nutrients (such as vitamins, minerals, fibers, etc) per calorie (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) consumed. Let’s look at 2 caramel recipes (a traditional recipe and an alternative recipe that is equally delicious, but offers more nutrients) to demonstrate how the Health Equation can be applied in your life. [Read more…]
Ingredients
Recently I’ve been on a ch-ch-ch chia seed pudding kick (you’re welcome for the flashback reference to the popular 1970’s chia pet). Chia pudding is great for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. It not only tastes good, but it takes 5 minutes to make and best of all, it’s packed with nutrition. A quick look at nutritiondata.self.com shows that 1 ounce of chia seeds (equivalent of 2 Tablespoons) has 4 grams of protein, 12 grams of carbohydrate (11 of which are from dietary fiber), and 9 grams of fat. Additional beneficial properties of chia seeds include:
I was out with some friends a few weeks ago and we ventured into a coffee shop for a warm beverage. Ironically, I was the only one to purchase something warm to drink as the rest of the group fell prey to the delicious pastries that were strategically placed on display. Don’t get me wrong, I WANTED to be a fellow victim of the tasty goodness but the coffee shop didn’t have any gluten free options. Can’t a girl indulge in a dessert that won’t leave her feeling absolutely terrible afterwards (insert whiny voice)?!? As a matter of fact, she can! Enter….. Lemon (No) Sugar Cookies. [Read more…]
A few days ago I was hungry for a mid-afternoon snack (or as my mom calls it a “pick-me-upper”). I had a craving for something sweet so I walked (Who am I kidding? I full-on charged!) into my kitchen to see what I could whip together. I’m happy to report that this snack took me less than 60 seconds to make (AND consume) and it completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
After years of secretly judging my friend for not liking avocados she’s finally come to her senses 😈 . In celebration of her new found “tolerance” of this nutritious fruit I felt inspired to share my homemade guacamole recipe.
Fun/Weird/Slightly disturbing facts about avocados: [Read more…]
Hippocrates is known by many to be the father of medicine. He believed that the foods we consume have a direct and profound impact on our health and overall well-being. One of the quotes he is most recognized for is “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” As a supporter of this concept, I spend much of my spare time reading books, watching documentaries, and seeking knowledge and understanding of how the foods we eat (more specifically the nutrients we absorb) impact the way we feel. [Read more…]
When I accidentally go too long between eating I get a fierce hunger (and by fierce hunger I mean I turn into a huge B…. and by B I mean BRAT… 😜). Once I’ve reached this point I am no longer in control of my actions (or words) and will eat anything that is within my grasp regardless (or “irregardless” if you’re one of THOSE people) of whether or not what I’m eating (or saying) is health promoting. It is for this reason that I purposefully plan out snacks (like homemade hummus) each week. [Read more…]
I like treats just as much as the next guy (or gal). However, the lack of nutrients, inclusion of artificial ingredients, and empty calories in many sweet treats leaves me feeling less than my best. That’s why when I experiment with new recipes they have to meet two very important criteria: 1) they have to satisfy my sweet tooth (obviously!), and 2) they must provide my cells with the nutrients they need to thrive. In other words, I try to attain a high ratio of nutrients per calorie consumed (if you’re interested to know more about this concept read my post called Health = Nutrients/Calories). With that said, today I’m sharing my nutrient dense Caramel Latte Frappé recipe. Side note: I HAD to sample this recipe MULTIPLE times over the past week for quality assurance purposes. Some people say blogging is all fun and games, but I’m here to tell you it’s tough work! 🙂 [Read more…]