Yesterday the gov’t introduced the new food plate, doing away with the original food pyramid. What do you think of it? We discussed it last evening on wellness chat on Twitter. Many feel it’s a good guideline for children and those who need nutritional coaching but yet others (myself included) don’t think we need the […]
Foodie Info
7 Reasons You Should Eat Locally
Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged, just like people. ~Elizabeth Berry Here are some quick benefits of eating locally: Fruits and vegetables are fresher. They haven’t been picked early, then transported for days or weeks, then sprayed and eventually make their way to the store. Locally, they’re picked […]
Avocado info
Some quick info on avocados: Avocados are the only fruit high in monounsaturated fat-which is excellent for cardiovascular health. An average avocado contains approximately 30 grams of healthy fat. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in avocados can help you keep from craving carbs because they help stabilize fluctuating blood sugar levels. There are approximately 55 […]
