Check out the following infographic from Civileats.com It's a startling demonstration of what we have been eating over the past 40 years. You will need Java to view the interactive graphic.
Nutrition
Spring Cleaning: Identify your cleaning habits
Spring is officially here. It is time to clean out the closet, garage, toy room, attic or whatever appears to be overflowing in your house. Some tackle this project every year, some are on the five-year plan, while others go in about every three months and...
Gall Stones = Celiac Disease?
A few weeks ago, around four o’clock I received a phone call from my lovely girl friend stating she had mid-back pain since 11 o’clock. She said that the pain had not minimized at all throughout this time and was accompanied by shortness of breath and slight nausea...
From Rick’s Kitchen
Appetizer: Peel and Eat BBQ Shrimp Entrée: Rib-Eye Steak with Chimichurri Marinade and Dried Chile-Mustard Sauce Mango and Black Bean Salsa Dessert: Rick’s Chocolate Shake Recipe Steaks: 8 rib-eye steaks 8 to 10 ounces each Chimichurri marinade, recipe follows Salt...
Mark Your Calendar
FIT will be hosting Fitness Wave Hydrostatic Weighing Date: May 13, 2011 Time: 6:30 AM - 12PM Location: Parking lot directly in front of FIT Cost: $50 for a one time measurement or $99 for three measurements. Click here to sign up on line Scroll down to Focused...
Low Carbohydrate Diet May Reverse Kidney Failure in People With Diabetes
Low Carbohydrate Diet May Reverse Kidney Failure in People With Diabetes ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2011) - Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have for the first time determined that the ketogenic diet, a specialized high-fat, low carbohydrate diet, may...
Whole 9
Earlier this month, Matt and I attended a nutrition conference put on by the Whole 9. While I had read some of what they had written, I was having a hard time imagining how there was still more to be said on the topic of paleo nutrition. I was intrigued when I read...
All or Nothing Syndrome
Last month I attended a wonderfully catered company party with a mix of clients and co-workers. It was probably one of the healthiest and tastiest catered events I have ever attended. There was a full assortment of veggies, nuts, fruits, baked meats and cheeses. If...
From Jen's Kitchen – Easter Brunch
What's are the menu? Mushroom and Shalot Quiche (with or without crust) Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese & Bacon Strawberry & Walnut Spinach Salad Drink of Choice: Mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice Personal Favorite Easter Candy: Cadbury Royal Dark...
Probiotics and Their Uses
Probiotics are a group of live microorganisms and yeasts that may beneficially affect the body by improving the balance of microflora (i.e. bacteria that are naturally occurring in the small and large intestine, mouth and vagina). The scope of this article will focus...