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Beans: Varieties, Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts
I find in my practice that there are still many people that are not aware of the great nutritional qualities that beans provide. They are certainly considered one of nature’s superfoods. Beans are a great source of protein and fiber...
Post-workout Snacks: What to Eat After Exercising
After warming up on the treadmill, getting a blast from a cardio workout and cooling down with stretching exercises, you’re ready to hit the shower and wash away the sweat. You’re happy with yourself because you’ve successfully completed your exercise...
TOFU THE SUPER FOOD: Varieties, Nutritional Content and Health Benefits
Tofu has become more popular than ever because it is gluten-free, lactose-free, great for vegetarians and healthy for those of us that realize it is best to eat less animal products. Whether you're mixing it with chilis, sesame seeds and...
Pre-Workout Snacks
While athletes follow a strict regime in their exercise routines with planned meals and snacks, ordinary people like us try to squeeze thirty minutes to an hour of exercise in our consistently busy schedules. Do we also have to be...
Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are high in calories and fat. That’s the truth. But does this mean that nuts are no good? No, not exactly. Whether you believe it or not, nuts are full of health benefits. They are high in protein, fiber...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) – January 2011
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz.) light coconut milk (available at Trader Joe’s) 1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth 6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-in. pieces 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast or thighs,...
