Despite this reputation, potatoes offer an impressive nutritional resume. Potatoes pack a multitude of vitamins and minerals including phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins. Another benefit and perhaps the most appealing when compared to other starches are potatoes’ content of resistant starch. Resistant starch is a specific type of fiber found only in certain plant foods like legumes and grains.
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Breaking Food Rules | How Do I Start?
In regards to Intuitive Eating, which encompasses a non-diet approach to food, I hear a misconception lingering around social media. My urge to address this stems from my hope to stop the fear mongering that is lurking around this non-diet approach to living.
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3 Tips to Tackle Your All-or-Nothing Mindset
If you’re anything like me, you ‘re constantly battling thoughts that tell you “if it’s not perfect, then it’s not worth it.” As someone with perfectionist-type tendencies, I must make an active effort to translate preconceived superhuman ideals into sustainable (and realistic) goals. Are you ready to start building sustainable habits? Here are 3 tips to tackle your all-or-nothing mindset.
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How Do I Eat In Moderation?
When you’re placing any limit (even that “in moderation” limit) upon yourself and food, you’re setting yourself up to want more. Yes, it can be scary to attempt a lifestyle without any limits over your food choices. “I can’t trust myself, Rachel!” is a common response I hear from dancers. Eventually, if you’re listening to your body and staying present at some or most mealtimes, you’ll start to understand what feels good and what doesn’t. You’ll discover what “enough” really is for you and what it means to feel satisfied.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Simple ingredients with a not-so-simple taste. These decadent cookies are as real as it gets. No hidden nutrition agenda, no secret agent fiber additive, and absolutely no protein powder. Yup, straight from a dietitian’s kitchen to yours. It’s time we let cookies be cookies.
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What “Should” a Dancer Eat in A Day?
With gruesome schedules for training and rehearsing, dancers benefit from convenient snacks that are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients as part of a daily menu. Nutrition is critical to so many aspects of a dance including jump height, endurance, aerobic capacity, injury prevention, and weight management.
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What Is A Healthy Body Weight?
How do we measure a healthy body weight? Body weight, as a measured number, encompasses a spectrum of components of body composition.
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Reduce the Stress
Did you know that stress and anxiety pose negative health implications on both our body and our mind?
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The Healthiest Breakfast Muffin Recipe
These delicious muffins are packed with nutrition from Greek yogurt, avocados, flax, and even carrots! Prep in advance and enjoy as the perfect on-the-go snack or meal!
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