The Amazing Chia Seed

The Chia Seed. Yes you may have heard of this from the familiar Chia Pet (clay animals with sprouted Chia seeds covering their bodies). For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food the Indians of the south west and Mexico. Known as the running

Nutrition info on menus and drive-thru boards

Did you hear about a recently passed health care legislation states a new food-related law! As early as next year ALL CHAIN RESTAURANTS with 20+ locations will be required to display calorie counts on menus and drive-thru boards. Plus stats on vending-machine

Turmeric the next best thing…

Did you know that there is something found in certain plants that is said to reduce body weight gain and total body fat without any other change in the food intake. I am not too sure if I belive this statement but there is something to be said about these certain

Metabolism and Insulin

We heard a lot about insulin with all the low-carb diets out there. Problems with insulin are a root cause of some of the most dangerous health conditions as insulin affects almost every cell in the body. Insulin plays a critical role in how your body uses food. Its

The truth behind fennel

The truth behind fennel Did you know that Fennel is a great source of fiber vitamin C and potassium!  When picking out fennel find a bulb with short tight overlapping celery-like stocks.  Find one that is fairly large and with bright white bulbs that are compact
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