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By: Wren Fair Sugar appears to have become our new dietary villain. In the past few decades, the focus on lowering fat intake as a way to lose weight and promote health has largely backfired. The fat content in many processed foods was simply replaced with sugar, which made them even more detrimental to our health. Watch this video for more information on how too much added sugar in your diet can be harmful: While being mindful of added sugar is certainly a great way to improve… Read More →
By: Kelly Kleiman Nutrition needs are a bit different for athletes than for the general public. In fact, nutrition is an important part of any athletes training regime. As an athlete, be sure to include foods in the carbohydrate, fat, and protein food groups. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel and are especially important in the athlete’s diet. Great carb selections include sweet potatoes, whole wheat pasta and bread, oatmeal, and whole grains. Fats have traditionally been thought of as bad, but they play an important role in the athlete’s diet…. Read More →
By: Wren Fair May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! President Obama is challenging the nation to make regular exercise a priority. Check out the some ways you can become more active today! Speaking of fitness, did you know our nation’s capital is the fittest city in the United States? According to the report, regular physical activity is a big reason why Washington D.C. boasts low levels of obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes. If you are curious about how to eat well when following an exercise… Read More →
By: Wren Fair As Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer travel season, you may be looking to take a road trip that doesn’t totally wreck your healthy eating habits. Most of us are confronted with hunger at some point on the road, and often gas stations and fast food restaurants are the only options for a hungry traveler. Though it may be tempting to throw your better judgment to the wind and spring for chips and a candy bar, you can save money and maintain healthy… Read More →
By: Wren Fair Nothing can beat the soul warming comfort of a Shepherd’s Pie! My vegetarian version, featuring a mashed potato top, still provides that sumptuous, soul food flavor without all the calories. As with most recipes you’ll find on Live Well, you can easily substitute the filling vegetables and spices with ingredients you already have. Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (any kind will do!) 1 head of broccoli 1 summer squash 3 medium carrots 1/2 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp each of dried basil, rosemary,… Read More →
By: Wren Fair Green Kitchen will provide simple ways to make your kitchen more sustainable, reducing your impact on the environment and saving you money! When contemplating a “healthy” kitchen, one might immediately jump to the food that is prepared and consumed there. Though a balanced diet is undoubtedly an important factor in our health and well being, what we use to keep the kitchen clean should also be considered. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately as I spray my counter tops with an all purpose spray, wash… Read More →
By: Wren Fair Spring is officially here folks, and you’ve probably seen a lot of people out working in their yards and gardens. Did you know that gardening is a great form of physical activity? Check out this breakdown of average calories burned during standard gardening activities from Iowa State University. Not ready to start a full fledged garden or lacking yard space? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a guide for starting a container garden with your family. According to Berkeley Wellness, genetic predisposition isn’t the… Read More →
By: Wren Fair Young women, listen up! Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and more women die form heart attacks and strokes than all forms of cancer combined. Jane Brody, health columnist at the New York Times, details this emerging health threat for young women and what preventative steps you can take to reduce your risk. Salad lovers rejoice! A new study has found a link between eating more greens and reduced risk dementia. Surprisingly, the recent changes to the USDA Organic Farming Standards were not opened… Read More →
By: Wren Fair As the weather warms up and central Texas bursts into bloom, now is the perfect time to enjoy some flavorful salsa outdoors with friends and family. Salsa is one of those rare snacks that is both delicious and provides a healthy serving of vegetables. I’ve often attempted to make a tomato based salsa, only to be disappointed when it comes out a sickly shade of pink rather than a vibrant red. When using tomatillos, you will be guaranteed a beautifully green salsa verde every time. Roasting the tomatillos… Read More →
By: Wren Fair Store them properly and keep them juicy! I’ve been so dismayed recently to discover that seemingly fresh limes and lemons are both juice-less and lifeless when I finally fish them out of the fridge. I decided to do a little research and here’s what I’ve found: Lemons and Limes are best stored in a sealed plastic bag in your refrigerator! I always assumed that because of their thick skin I could leave them to their own devices in my crisper drawer. However, Lemons and Limes… Read More →