Carbohydrate foods like pasta can cause a quick rise in blood sugar. But that doesn’t mean you have to swear off pasta There are three ways you can minimize pasta’s effect on blood sugar. * Watch your portion sizes and choose a whole wheat or whole grain pasta. A serving the size of a baseball will wreak less havoc than a serving the size of a basketball. * Add protein + veggies to the meal. [...]

This morning we had this delicious oatmeal for breakfast and it was awesome!!! I love to mix all sort of dried fruits and nuts in my oatmeal but this combination is just perfect. If you have kids they will love it. It’s pack with protein, antioxidants, potassium, and iron. Flax seeds contain high levels of dietary fiber and an abundance of micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids. If you are vegan or vegetarian and you’re not [...]

First, the good news. According to the American Dietetic Association, a well-planned vegan diet is appropriate for every stage of life: infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, old age, you name it. Plus, as we’ve already seen, a vegan diet can deliver some compelling health advantages, and is also quite compatible with exceptional athletic performance. Unfortunately, some vegans take this to mean that they can eat anything they want, so long as it’s vegan, and never give a [...]