Tag Archives: Diet

Food Pyramid? My Plate? What Do I Follow?

So back in the day there was the food pyramid. We all remember because it was posted about everywhere, in schools, grocery stores and doctors offices. The base of the pyramid, which was the biggest section, was covered with colorful drawings of cereal, bread and a loaded plate of pasta. Yummy! If you think back to the 1990s and early 2000s, ok it wasn’t that long ago people! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created the food pyramid in 1992. It placed grains at the base of the pyramid (the largest section), with veggies and fruits on the next largest section. These were the foods that we were supposed to consume most of all. The next section was split in half, with the dairy portion on the left and the proteins on the right. The very tip of the pyramid was reserved for fats and sweets, with a recommendation to eat these sparingly.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

There’s no doubt or question that what we have for breakfast helps set the stage for the rest of the day. We are so dependent on this meal for a much-needed energy boost, meant to get us through until lunch, (sometimes). While dashing out the door for work or school will often dictate how much time and thought we devote to breakfast.

Oxalates: What They are and Their Health Effects

The terms “oxalic acid” and “oxalate” are used interchangeably throughout the nutrition science field. Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. In plants, it’s usually bound to minerals, forming oxalate. Elevated oxalates can cause a variety of other health issues from kidney stones to joint pain, from structural challenges to styes, from chronic bladder pain to general chronic pain.

Healthy Eating Habits to Start Now

Hello, and welcome to my blog! I’m excited you’re here to learn about living a healthier, happier lifestyle. So most of you who follow me and read my posts know that I try to write about things that are positive and upbeat and encouraging so you can live a happier, healthier life. I try toContinue reading “Healthy Eating Habits to Start Now”

What is Primal Living?

Welcome to my blog! Here we talk about everything health; from nutrition, exercise, health coaching, and living a healthy lifestyle. If there is anything you want me to research and discuss here please let me know. I am always interested in learning new things and talking about the research and science behind living a happier,Continue reading “What is Primal Living?”

Are Whole Grains Bad For Your Health?

Welcome to my blog! I’m glad you’re here. This blog is about learning to stay healthy and happy. With certain tips, tricks, recipes, and facts you can have the knowledge to start a fitness routine to begin your journey to a better life. Today’s blog is on grains. Are they bad? Are they good? ShouldContinue reading “Are Whole Grains Bad For Your Health?”

Ayurvedic recipes to boost your immune system

Welcome, and thank you for reading my blog.  Today we are talking about Ayurvedic recipes to boost your immune system during these uncertain times as well as this winter flu and cold season.  These are just overall great recipes to keep you healthy. If you haven’t heard of Ayurveda, it is definitely worth looking into.Continue reading “Ayurvedic recipes to boost your immune system”

What is an MSG?

                                   (No, it’s not a new model Tesla came up with) Welcome! Thank you for reading my blog about fitness, nutrition, and your overall health.  As some of you know I am a personal fitness and nutrition trainer expanding to be a health coach as well.  So these blogs are about everything to keep youContinue reading “What is an MSG?”

12 Ways to Manage Food Cravings

Welcome! Thank you for reading my Blog and I am glad you are here to learn and grow your knowledge to live a happier, healthier life. Today’s topic is on food cravings!! Yes we have all been there done that and got our t-shirts stained. But I am here to help with those cravings andContinue reading “12 Ways to Manage Food Cravings”