“I can’t lose fat, because my will power sucks!” As a nutrition coach I hear this pretty often. In fact it’s a very common statement. Is it true? First, have you heard about the ‘Stanford Marshmallow Experiment’? It was a series of studies on delayed gratification in the late 1960s and early 1970s led by […]
Thanksgiving side dishes are plentiful. Every family has its own favorites. This year I invite you to try this ridiculously easy to make, but ‘oh so tasty’ roasted Brussels sprouts. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 35 min Yeld: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound brussels sprouts, rinsed, ends trimmed, rough outer leaves of […]
A hearty bean and beef dish that ‘sticks to your ribs’. Economical way of getting your fiber, vitamins and protein. Why people aren’t eating them more often? My guess is that one reason is the popularisation of Paleo diet, which demonises legumes. While Paleo has some good guidelines for healthy eating, there’s absolutely no scientific evidence to […]
As promised, this week I am sharing a couple of recipes of homemade protein/energy bars. They are a fantastic alternatives to the store-bought, sugar-laden, artificial ingredient-containin’, protein bars. Yesterday I ran out of the house forgetting my home-made over the weekend protein bar. The day at the gym was long enough for me to get […]
If you know someone who says healthy food is gross, give them a plate of these and you’ll certainly prove them wrong. The sweet potatoes are perfectly seasoned and slightly crisp on the outside. Good to know: One baked, medium-sized sweet potato (cupped handful) contains 438% of your daily value of vitamin A (a white […]
