Apr
Active And Hydrated!
Of course by now everyone knows that all kinds of benefits come from staying physically active. And for those of you who cringe at the thought, even a little walk helps keep the heart pumping and is great for all metabolic functions. Physical activity is actually part of the renewal cycle of life. When physically […]
Apr
Celebrating Early?
It’s a little early to be celebrating Halloween! This little guy is going to have to hold this position for a long time! We better make sure he’s not just eating Halloween candy! There is a great substitute. There’s a wonderful multivite complex that comes in entertaining sports shapes that the kids just love. They […]
Apr
Mommy’s Kids!
As we head toward Mother’s Day, not only do I reflect on the love of my mother, but on my childhood with her as well. I was very lucky to have parents, especially mom, who were very attentive to the nutritional needs of the family. And, oh boy, what a great cook! While I’m thinking […]
Apr
Painless Protein!
Almost all whole foods contain protein. Foods containing protein with adequate proportions of all nine essential amino acids necessary for our dietary needs for sustenance are considered complete proteins. The nine essential amino acids necessary for human life are leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine, methionine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, histidine and lysine. These essential amino acids are not […]