Whey Protein – Not Just for Body Builders
Protein may be one of the most misunderstood food substances there is. Most people probably think that protein is only for body builders and guys who want to “get ripped.” Many women believe that protein will cause them to gain unwanted weight. The truth is, no matter what your fitness goals are, or even if you don’t have any at all, it is imperative to take in protein throughout the day. In this article,...
Read MoreWe’re Thinking Green
It’s official, “green” is definitely in these days. Businesses everywhere are jumping on the bandwagon, looking for ways to market this new trend. The green message has become so overwhelming that it’s actually possible to suffer from “green fatigue”! Sadly, while many businesses today boast about their green practices, very few actually follow through with their promises. The truth is that everything we do everyday has an impact on our planet, whether it’s good or bad....
Read MoreFrozen Yogurt: The Secret to “Smooth” Smoothies
What makes our smoothies so smooth? One of the things that people love most about our smoothies is the great texture and smooth consistency of each one. So how do we achieve this? Well, the secret to our “smooth” is our frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt, though it does contain milk, doesn’t usually carry the same ill effects for those who are lactose intolerant. This is sweet news for those who want to enjoy one of our smoothies. Let the doubts cease as you read about the benefits of our frozen...
Read MoreStevia: The Sweetness Solution
Obesity in this country is growing at an astounding rate. More children are becoming overweight due to oversight of their parents when it comes to their diets. Diabetes is swarming our society as artificial and carb-laden food additives are used in diet soda, sugarfree candies and puddings, and even crackers, ginger ale, and bread. In addition to the over consumption of sugar-laden carbohydrates, the “sugar substitutes” are toxic and can cause much more harm than taking in regular sugar! Yes, even...
Read MoreWe’re Loco for Coconut Milk
Medium-chain fatty acids. Mention “fatty acids” and some people cower back, thinking that they’re going to gain a bunch of unwanted weight. However, medium-chain fatty acids are worth a mention because they are good fat that naturally occur in many foods. You’ll find them in palm kernal oil and also coconut products such as coconut oil, which I recommend for cooking. These fatty acids are utilized very quickly as energy by the body, rather than being stored as fat or acidic sugar. Coconut...
Read MoreFriday Fruit Spotlight: The Blackberry
Hey everybody, we’ve got another video blog for you this week. We’re still experimenting with our new flip cam, so the volume is a little low again this week and you’ll have to turn up your speakers. We promise to have that fixed for next week. Hope you...
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