There is not a more American month of the Year than July, and it is synonymous with outdoor parties, fireworks and good times. With that said, it is also a time to contemplate a midway point – Since more than half the year has now gone: Have you reached at least half the goals you set for 2016 yet? Summer also comes with lots of great fresh produce, it’s a time of good, sweet and juicy fruit selections which we normally do not see in abundance in the other seasons. […]
M.O.D – meal plan of the day!! CHALLENGE!!
Green monster shake recovery after a morning work out (made with vanilla protein powder, 1 c spinach, 1/2 banana, 1/2 c pineapple, and ice and water) mid morn – greek yogurt, lunch: grilled chicken on big salad (lots of veggies, oil and vinegar), 2 hs after lunch: 13 Mary’s gone crackers and 2 Tbsp hummus. mid aft2: apple and 14 almonds Dinner: stir fry veggies and egg whites, serve over 1/2C cooked quinoa.
Ways to use Whey
Whey protein is typically known amongst the work out crowds as a lean muscle recovery protein. It works hand in hand with the breakdown of muscle during the work out to rebuild and repair those muscle fibers. However, whey also has its place in a regular healthy diet for similar reasons: it can be a nutritional and complete source of all amino acids, and not necessarily only for athletes. The most common use for whey is making protein shakes/smoothies however whey can also be incorporated in any overall health plan […]
Culinary herbs and spices : Can they interact with your medicine?
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD One of the major responsibilities a dietitian/nutritionist may have is to analyze an individual’s intake and ensure most appropriate and healthy solutions to goals and needs. For people who regularly take medications, even over the counter products, this can become quite challenging. So then, can some ingredients in various dishes have a pharmalogical interaction? Specific examples best defines what a pharmalogical interaction is: Combining a statin drug (most likely prescribed to lower cholesterol) and a daily dose of grapefruit juice may likely cause too much […]
