Category Archives: Nutrition / Informational
Iron-y Breakfast Sandwich DEUX!
So I have been making the awesomeness that is this sandwich I created, and I realized recently that my recipe has totally changed! Allow me to present, The Sandwich, part two. Sami’s Bakery has a great line of products, including my … Continue reading
Tomatoes (Acids) + Bread (Starch) = Gastric Distress?
I’ve been GF and doing quite well at it, but there are times where I just don’t have many options for a vegan nosh or meal. Last night was one of those times. So every once in a while, I … Continue reading
OATS the secret mood killer
Most of us have been told that oats are GREAT, fantastic!, a wonder-food. They have been touted as the ultimate in nutrition and health, a fabulously intelligent breakfast choice, and just the thing for improving your mood. Well, sometimes ‘They’ … Continue reading
Sub applesauce for oil in baking!
So, recently I was researching things that affect your skin’s state of happiness… when I stumbled across the suggestion that eating any oil at all could be the culprit. This resonated with me a bit because I remember that while … Continue reading
Wash veggies with Vinegar, not Soap
Here was a great article I came across and had to share. I had no idea about the vinegar! (*makes mental note to buy some*) _______________________________________________ How and why to wash fruits and vegetables AUGUST 26, 2010 in GREEN-LIVING,TIPS TO DETOX … Continue reading
Go easy on the Nuts. (Phytic Acid)
NUTS can decrease Iron absorption. “One of the main principles of the Paleo diet is to avoid eating grains and legumes because of the food toxins they contain. One of those toxins, phytic acid (a.k.a. phytate), is emphasized as one of the greatest … Continue reading
Vegan protein powder…… and a smoothie
Firstly, a warning. Vegan protein powders seem like a great idea, but watch the ingredients! Soy is generally something to avoid. I knew this, and bought 3 products to try. But what I wasn’t expecting was a STEVIA INVASION. Ok, … Continue reading
Olive Oil, Dressings, Balsamic Vinegar, Etc.
High Quality Olive Oil. Here is something that I did not fuss with until recently. I bought whatever was cheap and left it at that. Several years ago I also heard that “Extra Virgin” and “First cold-pressed” were buzz words … Continue reading
Iron-y Breakfast Sandwich
Not getting enough iron in your diet can make you feel exhausted and unmotivated. Or you may find yourself running out of steam partway through the day. OR, you might just find that you have a crummy mood. Enter the … Continue reading
Nutritional content – Orange foods
Sweet Potatoes beat Carrots for Vitamin A, hands down.769% Daily value versus 32%. Not only that, SPs lay the smackdown on carrots (even raw) over all. Check it out! Vit A: SP=769%, C=32%(raw 41%) Vit C: SP=65%, C=1% (raw 1%) … Continue reading
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