There’s a common misconception that fast food costs less than food prepared at home. That’s partly because of massive corporate marketing budgets and campaigns from food companies that influence our thinking. Actually, cooking food at home costs less per person than the typical $5.00–$7.00 fast-food “value” meal.
by Sandy Todd Webster
Here is an easy, inexpensive and nutritious weeknight summer meal that will fortify you and your loved ones and set you up right for a good workout the next morning.
by Sandy Todd Webster
Chances are that you, one of your friends or a client has adopted a gluten-free diet.
In fact, that is reality—according to a recent poll by The NPD Group, a leading global information company, that showed about 30% of adults want to cut down or be free of gluten in their diets.
by Sarah Kruse
If you must avoid gluten because of Celiac disease or if you’re interested in adding different whole grains to your diet, experiment with these gluten-free options. In their nutritional profiles, these ancient grains surpass the staples of wheat, corn, oats and rice in the American diet. newsletter_teaser: If you must avoid gluten because of Celiac disease or if you’re interested in adding different whole grains to your diet, experiment with these gluten-free options. In their nutritional profiles, these ancient grains surpass the staples of wheat, corn, oats and rice in the American diet.
by Diane Lofshult
Quinoa is a healthy alternative to other types of whole grains. When paired
with high-fiber black beans, quinoa is a great backdrop for a healthy and unique salad. Serve this salad as a side dish, or pair it with crusty, whole-grain bread for
a light meal.
by Sandy Todd Webster
Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and media personality Bobby Flay has turned his intense focus onto a new project: Bobby Flay Fit, a seven-episode Web series in which he serves up recipes, workouts and tips based on his own experience and philosophy on healthy eating and fitness. newsletter_teaser: Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and media personality Bobby Flay has turned his intense focus onto a new project: Bobby Flay Fit, a seven-episode Web series in which he serves up recipes, workouts and tips based on his own experience and philosophy on healthy eating and fitness.
by Alexandra Williams, MA
It’s so tempting to say, “Freekeh Friday,” but freekeh is actually good for you any day of the week. An ancient grain (mentioned as early as the 13th century), freekeh is made from green wheat that’s sun-dried, roasted, thrashed and then further sun-dried.
newsletter_teaser: It’s so tempting to say, “Freekeh Friday,” but freekeh is actually good for you any day of the week. An ancient grain (mentioned as early as the 13th century), freekeh is made from green wheat that’s sun-dried, roasted, thrashed and then further sun-dried.
by Lourdes Castro
Answer: The importance of protein in our diet cannot be understated, especially when we are engaged in an exercise regimen. Luckily, we can obtain protein from a variety of animal and plant sources.
newsletter_teaser: The importance of protein in our diet cannot be understated, especially when we are engaged in an exercise regimen. Luckily, we can obtain protein from a variety of animal and plant sources.
