Nutrition Blog
Foods That Are High In Iron
Iron deficiency is the most common form of nutritional deficiency – especially among children and pregnant women – according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Not getting enough can cause iron deficiency anemia and make you more susceptible to illness...
Some Marinating Sauces and Spices
We use these sauces and spices to marinate our chicken and steak. Enjoy.
How To Improve Your Sleep
A great show on how to improve your sleep. Enjoy. http://www.eofire.com/podcast/shawnstevensonsleepsmarter/
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Probiotics are live bacteria in yogurt, kefir, kombucha and other dairy products. However, heat and stomach acid can kill them, rendering them ineffective before they’ve even been digested. Unfortunately many people don’t consume dairy due to cultural or preference...
Autoimmune 101
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/autoimmune-diseases.html
Your Bodies PH.
A list of Acid / Alkaline Forming Foods Your body pH affects everything... Balancing the pH is a major step toward well-being and greater health. The pH scale is from 0 - 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 healthy 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 -...
Weight Loss Supplements
Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? The temptation to use over-the-counter weight-loss pills to lose weight fast is strong. But are these products safe and effective? By Mayo Clinic staff The appeal of losing weight quickly is hard to resist. But do...
Vitamins
Recommended daily amounts (RDAs) Micro vs milli Check the letters after the RDA carefully. One microgram (mcg or µg) is a thousand times smaller than a milligram (mg). Throughout this factsheet the recommended daily amount (RDA) refers to the EU guidance that is used...
Vegetarian Meal Plan
Breakfast: Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip This recipe cuts calories by using lima beans to create a creamy texture. Ingredients: Lima beans, light mayo, fat-free cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, capers, artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, mozzarella cheese,...