Nutrition

Food combining is a basic component to good nutrition. I wrote about food combinations for optimal protein intake for vegans HERE. But in this post, I want to talk about combining foods for optimal digestion. That is, to enhance absorption, reduce gas and bloating, and provide intestinal support for a healthy gut! And guess what? … Read more

Many people follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or avoid red meat either for ethical reasons or in the belief that such a diet is healthier. I, myself, have been eating less and less animal proteins over the last few years but still have the occasional dish here and there. So I am still very … Read more

Okay, we’ve all been there. We have these new years resolutions, these new fitness goals and “diets” that we are starting in order to lose weight/gain muscle and get in shape. Let me start by saying GREAT JOB on wanting to make your life better and taking charge if your health! You want these goals … Read more

I can’t say I’m entirely vegan but for the most part, I don’t touch animal products. I know it sounds crazy – just as crazy as it sounded when I told my friends I was going to quit drinking 🙂 Anyway, a question people ask me all the time is how to get more protein … Read more

I no longer work a corporate job, I don’t have kids yet, but I do run my own business and I wake up at 5am every day and plow right through my day until it’s time for bed around 10-11 pm. I know, that’s typically not enough, but my energy levels are are pretty stable … Read more

So I was never a big supplement, protein powder, type of person. Everyone always assumed I drank a shake after every work out. I was also not big on supplement or body building brands, and I had been approached by a number of vendors who wanted me to carry their product or represent them. In … Read more