Most of us know, from various sources hat we need fat as calories to burn up to keep us going. Our activity levels depend on these calories, and the nutrition of the food we eat. So, there is a direct connection between what we eat and how much energy we have. The fat we...
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Low Fat Recipes
Low Fat Recipes
Is No Fat Good???
Not All Proteins Are Created Equal, Part II (Soy Proteins – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly)
Before discussing which proteins to use, when, and why, let’s take a look at soy protein and its benefits.
Studies show that soy offers benefits that casein and whey don’t provide. This is one of the reasons why many supplement manufacturers now combine all three proteins as a means of harvesting the benefits associated...
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Ketones
Ketones have become a prominent member in the lexicon of dietary terminology. They are the key to low carb diets, and one of the primary contributors to the success of such diets. So, what are they exactly?
You may have heard of a similar term, ketosis, when reading about low carb diets like Atkins. Ketosis...
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Grandma Hystad’s Food Recipes, Bar mixes and Food Information
Grandma’s Beef-Stew & Dumplings
1 pound………………(500 g)…………………stew beef
3 tablespoons(45 ml)…………………flour
1 clove of garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium size onion, chopped
3 carrots
1 turnip, diced
1 bay leaf
Cut meat into cubes. Roll in flour and brown in hot oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until onion is a golden brown....
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The Vegan Diet And Living The Vegan Life
A healthy vegan diet is one that consists of all organic plant matter. Not only is being a vegetarian a diet, it is a lifestyle as well. Not only do vegans not eat any animal products, they also don’t use anything that is made from animal products. This would include things like clothing, food...
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