How do you choose your bread? Pasta? Cereal? Rice? The Whole Grains Council purports, “Studies show that eating whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. While benefits are greatest with at least 3 servings daily, some studies show reduced risks from as little as one serving daily. The message:Continue reading “008 Where Do Bread and Other Carbohydrates Fit In? Do this.”
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004 Overcoming Stress-Eating
Not long ago while on a date with my wife we pleasantly conversed. Following a satisfying and nutritious meal I thought to bring up an important yet controversial topic in our marriage—a topic we have diametrically opposing viewpoints on. Yet, being in a safe and agreeable circumstance I thought we might venture… it did notContinue reading “004 Overcoming Stress-Eating”
002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled
Enter the Zone (before bed) In his book Enter the Zone, Dr. Barry Sears, PhD advocates specific portions of fat, protein, and carbohydrate in a meal or snack. He calls each portion a “block”. A block of protein contains 7 grams of protein; a block of carbohydrate contains 9 grams of carbohydrates; a block ofContinue reading “002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled”
001 Find your bowl
A bowl—both in design and size—can promote health. This is mine.I love the design and when I fill this bowl with a mixture of raisin bran and bran flakes topped with chopped apples and 2% milk it makes for a very satisfying and delicious breakfast. It takes the guesswork out of breakfast at least aContinue reading “001 Find your bowl”
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