Very few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, which promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and then helps deposit them in bones and teeth to make them strong and healthy. Vitamin D is most often found in fortified foods, like milk, soymilk and fortified cereals. Naturally occurring vitamin D is found in fatty […]
02
Oct
Oct
Lately, vitamin D seems like the Paris Hilton of the nutrition world. It’s always in the news and you don’t really know why. So, instead of wondering, I figured I would investigate the swarm of research and news surrounding vitamin D. Why is vitamin D so important? Nearly every tissue and cell in our body […]
02
Sep
Sep
Smoothies are a great way to get a nutrient-packed meal or snack, stat. They provide everything you need — protein, healthy fats, vegetables, and fruits — all in one convenient package. “Smoothies make for a convenient, portable, and easy meal (or snack) with no cooking skills required,” says sports dietitian Marni Sumbal, MS, CSSD and […]
What are proteins? Proteins are “organic molecules” that are made up of amino acids – the building blocks of life. These amino acids are joined together by chemical bonds and then folded in different ways to create the 3 dimensional protein structures so important to our body’s functioning… Now, two main categories of amino acids […]
05
Aug
Aug
This rice pudding recipe is: +Creamy +Hearty +Indulgent yet lightened up +Warming +Packed with cinnamon and raisins +Perfectly sweetened Prep Time: 00:05 Total Time: 00:55 Serves: 4 Ingredients – 1/2 cup jasmine rice, rinsed well and drained – 4 cups coconut milk beverage or almond milk (or milk of your choice!) – Pinch fine sea […]
05
Aug
Aug
What is carb cycling? In the most basic format, carb cycling is a planned alteration of carbohydrate intake in order to prevent a fat loss plateau and maintain metabolism along with workout performance. Carb cycling is considered an aggressive and high level nutrition strategy. Only people (such as physique athletes) whose nutritional adherence is extremely […]
10
Jul
Jul
Let the oven do all the work with these flavoursome Spanish sweet potato pockets filled with spicy chorizo, capsicum and sour cream. SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10MINS COOK TIME: 1HR 15MINS INGREDIENTS 4 x 350g sweet potatoes (skin-on) 1 red capsicum, halved lengthways, seeds removed 2 dried chorizo, split lengthways 4 unpeeled garlic cloves 2/3 cup (160g) sour cream […]
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May
May
As the weather cools down, this classic French beef stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. After a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a rich wine sauce, yuuuuum. Servings: 6 Total Time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS 3 pounds boneless beef chuck (well-marbled), cut into 1-1/2-inch […]
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May
May
Don’t Hibernate Over Winter. Its not worth it! Injury or illness often necessitates a period of prolonged inactivity or bed rest. In the absence of the stimulation afforded by physical activity, metabolic homeostasis is compromised, and a rapid deterioration in functional capacity can occur. This same response will occur to long, frequent spells away from […]
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Apr
Apr
We’re into the coconut-sesame-Sriracha combination on the salmon and kale. We also love anything that can be cooked in one pan. We omitted the sweet potatoes, as we found the rice was an ideal amount of starch. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked 1 cup […]