We hear about the importance of fiber all the time. But why is it so important to our health? Our intestines are composed of many small muscles that contract and relax to help move the "food" through (think of a worm), the more fiber we...
It's still unseasonably warm here, but I was really itching for some comfort food. I have this slow cooker recipe for creamy tomato soup, but I prefer to make it using my dutch oven; theres something about simmering soup on the stove all day that...
Just when you think you are really in shape, change your work out. Last week I had the pleasure of taking a Barre3 class (Click here for find a class near you) and it literally kick my butt! Lots of body weight exercises using small...
Monday was Canadian Thanksgiving, and being that I am married to Canadian immigrant, we do a pseudo-celebration of the holiday and I whip up the most Canadian foods I know, pirogies. Those little pasta pillows filled with potatoes and onion, and topped with sour cream,...
Doing research for this week's blog about the three big types of cholesterol inspired me to create this vegetarian burrito bowl. And of course with the arrival of fall, butternut squash is back in season and I love butternut squash! With 18 grams of fiber,...
It may seem counter intuitive, but our bodies need cholesterol. It is an important to the manufacturing of hormones, and helps the body absorb fats more efficiently. We consume cholesterol mostly through animal proteins, plants do not contain cholesterol, but they do contain sterols which...
We're coming into fall finally!! For us in Arizona, that means temperatures are finally under 100, and we're able to take our workouts outside without fear of spontaneously combusting! I feel like fall and winter are busy times for most families: school is back in...
Protein is an essential building block for muscle, cell function, enzymes, hormones, fluid balance and immune function. Too much protein can damage your kidneys, lead to dehydration, cause bone loss and weight gain. Not enough protein can cause hormone deficiencies, and hinder your bodies ability...
Is anyone else experiencing horrible allergies lately? I know in Arizona, we have 2 allergy seasons: one in March/April, and again in September/October - I read somewhere recently that as long as the temperatures are under 100 and above 80, we have more pollen and...
As I stated before, proteins are a very important part of a healthy diet; they help make hormones and enzymes, they are the very building blocks for muscle tissue, and they are used for energy when carbohydrates and fats are not available. However, proteins should...