Wheatgrass is a nutrient rich type of grass in the wheat family. It is sold in a variety of forms including dietary supplements such as tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts. It has been said that wheatgrass has many health benefits, however there are no significant studies to support these health claims. I’ve decided to break […]
How To: Read A Food Label – The Cleansing Project
Looking at – and understanding – food labels is no easy feat. Society teaches us to look at things like calories and fat, but what about everything else? What do all the numbers mean? Which numbers are most important? It’s confusing! We suggest starting with the following tips: Look at the number of servings in […]
Fact or Fiction? Common Diet Myths Busted
It seems that every time you open a magazine or turn on the television there is another diet fad, or myth being put forth to the public. Unfortunately, most of us rely on these myths to find real results with our own diet and emphasis on eating right. In return, this causes many people to […]
Repleting your electrolytes for optimal Bikram practice
The summer heat waves don’t seem to be subsiding, but don’t that let be a reason for your Bikram Yoga practice to take a back seat. Replenishing your body with adequate fluids is an obvious solution; however making sure you’re repleting your electrolytes is just as important. Electrolytes help regulate fluid balance in your body […]
Eat More, Weigh Less?
Sounds like a dream to most, however with Volumetrics this dream can become a reality for some. Volumetrics was created by Barbara Rolls PhD. She explains Volumetrics is more of an approach rather than a diet. It is focused on discovering the feeling of satiety, or the feeling of fullness. Volumetrics teaches you how to […]
Think Like a Caveman?
In the recent months, there has been more and more exposure and talk of the Paleo Diet. So I’ve decided to further investigate this new diet craze; what it is, what you can eat and the thought behind it all. It is supported by documented scientific evidence and by real-life improvements, even triumphs, of people […]
10 Super Foods for 2012
Make eating clean easier and tastier this year by adding a variety of new proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to your meal plan. The 10 foods below are packed with disease-fighting nutrients and unique flavors from around the world. Add one or two of these foods to your shopping cart each time you hit the market to […]
Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza
Ingredients: 1 plum tomato, diced 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears) 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella Preparation: Preheat grill to medium. Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal […]
Bring in the New Year with a Faster Metabolism
Now that the holidays are over, most of us are figuring out how to drop the pounds we’ve gained over the past few weeks. Many New Year’s resolutions will be related to weight loss, working out or setting goals for a newer healthier lifestyle. How about making a new year’s resolution that will help you […]
‘Tis the season..
Whether you’re ready for it or not, the time of year has arrived. Come the holiday season, the temperature gets colder, the days get shorter and your clothes seem to get tighter. Statistics show that Americans can gain anywhere between 1 and 10 pounds during this time of year, not to mention the average 4,500 […]
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