Thank-you to Megan of 6:00pm fame for sending this article on what the "requirements" are for a product to be labeled organic. Megan is a health teacher in Strafford, and a local farmer in Barrington forwarded this article to her for perspective. While the debate to eat "all organic" will rage on, our strategy is to eat local, in season produce as much as possible, and supplement as necessary … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipe – Vegetable Fettucine
No Pasta? No Problem! This great tasting dish uses your favorite vegetables to keep calories low while keeping all the flavor. … [Read more...]
Eat The Rainbow
Here is an experiment that everyone should do. Take all the food you are going to eat during a 24 hour period. Place it all on your kitchen table. Now step back and look at the colors. Do you see many different colors or are you eating the same colors in your food all day long? The idea is to eat the color of the rainbow each day. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green. Purple, and Blue are found in a … [Read more...]
Six Chicken Dinners In Under 25 Minutes
That's what the amazing Coach Nancy demonstrated during her live "Cooking With The Carlson's" portion of our nutrition seminar tonight. If you think food prep takes forever and you don't have time to cook, think again. A little patience, perseverance and practice and you'll be cranking out tasty and creative meals in no time! We've shared all the recipes below, so if you couldn't make it … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Insides Healthy
Yogurt vs. Kefir Yogurt and Kefir are dairy products. They are both very healthy for your intestinal tract but the similarity ends there. The beneficial bacteria in each product is different and therefore functions differently in your body. Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that reside there. Kefir … [Read more...]
Dean’s Favorite Pork Loin Chili
Ingredients 8 tablespoons peanut oil 3 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 2-inch cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, cut into 1-inch dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 3 … [Read more...]
Cashew Cauliflower
This is a super quick and super delicious recipe that you are not going to want to miss. Keep those potatoes buried in the backyard and whip up a batch of this healthy and delicious side dish. Cashews and coconut milk make it hard to beat! … [Read more...]
I Feel Good!
Did you know your body has a built in "feel good" system, and that it naturally produces a chemical similar to morphine or codeine, but without the affects of addiction or dependence? How cool is that? This same substance can decrease pain, modulate appetite, and increase our immune response. It is a powerful mood enhancer and stress buster, and it's yours for the taking. I'm talking about … [Read more...]
Re: My Favorite Fad Diet
Q. What is my favorite fad diet? A. The one you are NOT on! I believe it is critical to wrap our heads around the fact that there IS NO EASY FIX! And as long as we keep searching for it we are taking our focus off the tried and true principles that will lead to a leaner and healthier body. (Excerpt from our "Master Your Metabolism" e-course. Subscribe by entering your email into the box to … [Read more...]
