Knowing the difference between organic and conventionally grown foods can be confusing. Both organic and conventional foods provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, along with being low in sodium and essentially fat free and contain no cholesterol. But are organic foods more nutritious, safer or better for you? Understanding the true meaning of organic may provide more […]
Nutrition Blog
The Dirty Dozen vs Clean 15
Food and Fitness Fundamentals Do you often find yourself pondering organic versus conventional produce when shopping at the grocery store? If you are eating non –organic celery today, you may be ingesting up to 67 pesticides, according to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group, a non- profit organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers […]
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Tips for Stress Free Meals
Well it’s that time of year again. The upcoming months soon to be filled with celebrations of the holidays, family gatherings and yes, endless eating encounters. To help reduce the stress of meal planning, here are a few tips to get you started. PREPLAN!!! Set aside 15-30 minutes weekly and plan five-seven days of meals. […]
Nutrition Labels
Food and Fitness Fundamentals Nutrition Labels: The inside story Many of you probably already glance at food labels, whether it’s scoping out calories, fat or sodium. This resource of information provided on most packaged food products can be a very powerful tool to help ensure that you are consuming a healthy and well balanced diet. […]
