“The kitchen's a laboratory, and everything that happens there has to do with science. It's biology, chemistry, physics. Yes, there's history. Yes, there's artistry. Yes, to all of that. But what happened there, what actually happens to the food is all science.” Food critic-Alton Brown No-one is born a great cook, one learns by doing”
"For many years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through." -Richard Simmons "I lost about 60 pounds. I don't really have a moment specifically that made me do it. I
This year, Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 20 2014. For most, this means Easter Baskets full of chocolate eggs, jelly beans, large chocolate Easter bunnies, and much more! We also usually have a large Easter dinner meal. Depending on your tradition, that could mean sliced ham, casseroles, hard boiled eggs, or, if you’re like
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy early St. Patrick’s Day everyone! This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love the color green and am proudly 25% Irish. And, who couldn’t forget the fact about the great food and green beer? Yes, St. Patrick’s Day is an awesome day. However, like all holidays,
March is National Nutrition Month! This year's theme is "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right". Taste has been shown to be the #1 factor in our food choices. Our likes and dislikes are so unique and personal to us. There is also almost an infinite amount of foods and tastes we can choose from. Did
Ok so you’ve decided to make a change in your life. You want to lose weight, become healthier, or just learn some new things. But, you wonder where to start. In today’s day and age, we are bombarded by information. We can find things on the internet, in the newspaper, or from our next door
This past month, U.S. News ranked the most popular diets from best to worst. You can read them here: http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets Fad diets and special diets are popular for their promises for weight loss and a healthier life. This is pertinent especially in January when everyone has made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. However,
Have you heard about the term motivation? You most likely have. Motivation is our drive to action. We can be driven by money, prizes, or rewards (external motivation). We can also be driven by our inner thoughts, dreams, or goals (internal motivation). Why am I speaking about motivation on a nutrition & exercise blog you
This entry is the final of 10 named “10 Simple Steps To Make Good Habits More Delicious” from the Sport, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition group. Physical activity and diet go hand in hand. You really can’t have one without the other for your health! Exercise is very important to help you maintain a healthy weight
This post is the 9th in a series of 10 named “10 Simple Steps To Make Good Habits More Delicious” from the Sport, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Group. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans stresses that food safety is important when preparing foods. When cooking, it is important to prepare foods correctly in order to
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