Family Pantry Meal – Cajun Chicken, Crab & Rice

The commitment to change your lifestyle for better health is a positive move. Thoughtfully consider the choices available to ensure a healthy and happy you.

Nutrition clients sometimes present with problems that seem straightforward, but turn out to be a bit of a surprise. This article covers such a situation.

If you do feel you need a little more energy and would like to supplement your diet, my recommendation is to supplement with “super-foods” which are foods rich in nutrients and enzymes that promote health. Read to learn more about supplements that promote health and well being.

Eating healthy for the purpose of getting lean, shedding off those pounds or just getting healthy is the way to go. And you know it. But eating like you know you should can be a frustrating challenge.

Let's talk insulin. Mention the “I word” to a low carb dieter, or even a clean eater, and you can virtually see them turn white as the blood drains from their face in abject horror. To them, insulin is the big bad guy in the nutrition world.

Boosting testosterone levels due to the natural decrease with age can be done naturally without expensive supplements. Soy protein, milk and commercially-raised beef are three of the worst foods you can eat if you have low testosterone levels. But there is good news! Here are the top five very best foods you can eat to raise your testosterone levels naturally and safely.

The physical effects of alcohol on athletes can range from dehydration, lack of performance, lack of endurance and energy levels and poor recovery time. Alcohol is the most common drug abused by athletes an it can have a considerable effect on their ability to train and perform.

In a bad mood? Before you rush off to bury your sorrows in a pint of Ben & Jerry's flavored beer, you might want to think about other foods that can have a positive influence on how you feel. Most people do not realize the fact what you eat on a day-to-day basis can affect your mood, so by turning to the right foods, you can become happier. Let's look at a few of the best mood-boosting foods to start adding to your eating plan today

As the old age goes' you are what you eat', eating healthy defines our health and wellness to a large extent. What is needed is a healthy diet that can balance the nutritional needs of our body and support our exercise routines to provide optimum results.

During my trips to Asia, I encountered various exotic fruits that looked and smelled too strange to try to eat. And yet, those fruits produce the most beneficial nutritional properties that can fight many of the deadliest diseases, including cancer. While only a few of you are familiar with the existence of this fruit, I try to explain to you what this fruit really is and what it has to offer.

Ginger is not only a spice that has been used for centuries by Asian and Indian cultures; it is also one of the most effective medicinal foods in existence. Ginger has a warm, mildly spicy flavor and it is used as tea, as a seasoning for seafood and stir-fry dishes, as a powder in nutritional supplements, and as a spice for sauces and baked goods. New studies are confirming what has been known about ginger for over 5,000 years – It remedies nausea, arthritis, migraines, premenstrual syndrome and upset stomach, and enhances brain function and memory.

Protein and nutrients are available in most food sources but when you compare the differences between bugs and beef you discover that edible insects are more efficient. They cost less to feed, take less space and are high in the nutritional requirements we need in our diet.