Pears are a great source of soluble fiber, vitamin C, B2 and E, copper and potassium. This fruit is good for people who suffer from diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar levels. There are different types of pears that vary in size, shape and color. The most popular are Anjou, Bartlett, Comice and [...]
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Watercress is originally from Europe, but now-a-days it grows everywhere. This vegetable comes from the cabbage family and has many health benefits. It contains lutein, which helps to prevent arterial damage and heart disease. It also helps to normalize blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This vegetable is very low in calories and helps to lose [...]
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family and provides different tastes and textures, from soft and flowery florets to crunchy stem and stalk. Although this vegetable is low in calories, it is one of the most nutritious vegetables. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, K and A, folic acid and fiber. 1 cup of chopped [...]
If you haven’t read my previous blog entry you may not know that 1 artichoke amounts to 13.5 grams of fiber. Artichokes have been considered a delicacy since the times of the Greeks. They are beautiful and offer plenty of nutritional benefits aside from being amazingly rich in fiber. After writing my first blog article [...]
As I promised in my previous entry I will share with you some simple sauce recipes you can make at home. Always keep in mind that when eating spicy foods, you must be hydrated and always include vegetables or salad. The first sauce we make can be used as a sauce for tacos. We boil [...]
Potato chips, chocolate chips, Cheetos, Snickers and gummy bears are among the items found in vending machines. It is often the case that we are hungry and the easiest option for a quick snack is in a vending machine. Busy moms are often caught in front of the sweet and calorie-loaded vending machine in need [...]
Meat is a great source of protein. It is good to choose organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, free-range meat and poultry. It is recommended by nutritionists to eat fish twice a week, to opt for beef less often and to choose meats that are additive-free and nitrate-free, to eat leaner cuts of meat, such as: chicken breast, [...]
Nowadays we live in a fast-paced environment and our nutrition can be poor due to the fact that we are so busy and don’t have time to cook. Most of the time, we eat fast food where the calorie intake is high but the levels of nutrition are low. Consequently, we start having digestive disorders [...]
As promised in my last entry, below are examples of recommended amounts of carbohydrates based on age, height and weight. A report by the National Center for Health Statistics states that the average American man weighs 166-191 pounds, with height ranges from 5’8”-5’9” and woman 140-164 pounds, with heights of 5’3”-5’4”. To determine what foods [...]
Carbohydrates are a big topic nowadays. We often eat them with some feelings of guilt because in general, most of us love how they taste and we overeat them. Carbohydrates in proper portions are a very good thing; they are a source of immediate energy and provide fuel to your brain, muscles and organs. There [...]