Introduction Sugar – a diverse, versatile and pleasurable substance. A recent New York Times article published in September 2016, revealed the dark truth about the sugar industries role in shaping dietary guidelines in the 1990s, by down-playing sugar’s role in obesity and disease and forcing the blame onto fat (1). By the late ‘90s, just […]
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Mainstream Weight-loss Ineffective for Health & Lifestyle?
I’ve been hesitant to write this post, as I know many of my friends are dieting and/or embrace the weight-loss supplement trend. It’s never my goal to offend anyone, undermine someones success, or spark a nutritional war. But nutrition, health, lifestyle, and food are important to me, in fact it’s my life and this is […]
Gluten – As Told by a Baker & Aspiring Nutritionist
Gluten’s been getting a lot of hype in the health and nutrition world. Just about everyone knows someone who is “gluten intolerant” or avoids gluten in their diet for whatever reason. Research studying and supporting gluten intolerance, at this point, is a huge gray area. If someone where to ask me if I think gluten […]
Tricks Easy Pad Thai
Pad Thai has to be one of my all time favorite meals to eat. From the perfect textured rice noodles, delicious light sauce, perfectly cooked veggies, crunchy peanuts, and tender meat (if you choose so.) Its just so so so good! If you’ve never eaten thai food or experienced this dish I’m begging you to […]
Homeade, Almost Chai Tea
I love Sunday mornings, waking up late, rolling out of bed, and thinking what can I make this morning? Living in New England this time of year, your body is just starting to adjust to the chilly weather after the grueling humid hot summer and unpredictable fall. I love nothing more than making my own […]
Pico de Gallo a Fresh Salsa
Pronounced: Peek-OH deh Guy-OH Also known as “Fresh Salsa” is a delicious appetizer, snack, or topping. Its not only delicious it’s also guilt free and very healthy! No need to strictly enjoy this delicious salsa just when you go out for Mexican cuisine. You can make Pico at home very easily with some simple ingredients […]
Pesto Recipe without the costly Pine Nuts
So I’ve never made my own Pesto before until the other day! I made a very small batch, probably just enough to use one time. I currently have just come home from being away at school and found my basil plant needed a serious hair cut! Right now I am growing two different basil plants […]
