Food – MindBodySpiritWellness

Eat Like A Grown-Up

My apologies for not posting for the past two weeks. I was finishing up my final project for my Master of Applied Exercise Science degree which I received this past weekend. Yay me! Anyway, this weekend’s festivities brought up an interesting and essential topic. Just how much should you eat? As the father of aContinue reading “Eat Like A Grown-Up”

Pour On The Protein

Some weeks back we gave some tips on eating to lose weight. Today, we’re focusing on the value of protein in the diet because there is more to say. A few years ago a New York Times article questioned how much protein we actually need. The author stated that the recommended daily protein intake forContinue reading “Pour On The Protein”

Eat to Lose

When we round the corner on Winter and start seeing the first signs of Spring, weight loss is on the mind of many more and more. We see the articles like, “Ten Moves To Torch Fat”, or “Six Days To A Six-Pack”, Getting in shape, losing weight, and changing our bodies takes time. We needContinue reading “Eat to Lose”

Weight Loss Magic?

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of seeing ads and articles that promise the physical results we desire in a super short period. We see promises made to reduce belly fat, firm up our thighs, or create that booty in less than a month. Drink this shake and drop two sizes in twoContinue reading “Weight Loss Magic?”

Take Charge of Yourself and Your Life

I don’t want to add fuel to the fire in today’s inflammatory climate. However, I do want to make it plain. You are responsible for your health.

Scout. Hunt. Migrate.

Those are my three tips for the week. Let’s try to scout hunt and migrate to where we can find the most nutritious, sustainable food for our bodies.

Cancer Is Delicious

Yes, I said it. There’s an old song that goes, “If loving you is wrong. I don’t wanna do right!” I used to feel this way, and most of us still do. We’ve been tricked into falling in love with the tastes and aromas of artificial flavors and preservatives. Most of the food we seeContinue reading “Cancer Is Delicious”

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese for Breakfast?

One day last week, I watched early morning TV to see what the weather would be like that day, like I do, because I still trust the local weather forecast over my iPhone. Right before a commercial break, what I saw made me jump out of bed: Kraft decided to promote their packaged macaroni andContinue reading “Kraft Macaroni & Cheese for Breakfast?”

All About Protein

Some Thoughts About Protein Good sources of protein have long been seen as coming from only animal meat. Of course, we have the tried and true animal protein sources. However, the latest nutritional findings point to plant sources of protein that may also help you build and maintain muscle. Good Animal Sources of Protein TheContinue reading “All About Protein”

Plant-based butter?

A short while ago, I was strolling through our local grocery store with my wife and discovered a new product. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Plant-based butter. I know that there are tons of studies that tell us that animal products are high in cholesterol and are not so good for our arteries. So IContinue reading “Plant-based butter?”