I love artichokes so much I could do commercials for the California Artichoke Board. This week I had a Christmas luncheon for nine friends. What would I serve? Artichokes were at the top of my list. I decided to serve artichoke soup, a chopped salad with walnut-parmesan toasts, and raspberry […]
Protein
When it comes to weight loss diet, there are plenty out there. However, many researches have shown that a moderately high protein diet is more effective than conventional low-fat, high carbohydrate diet for reducing the risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Study 1 A randomized trial study was done […]
Foods rich in protein help you lose weight. How? Very simple. Protein builds muscle, and muscle in turn burns fat. You probably have heard that many times from personal trainers and if you haven’t, now you know. If you want to lose weight it is very important to eat diet […]
A steady supply of protein keeps a variety of bodily functions going. Proteins are not like carbohydrates, which are stored in the body as fat, or other nutrients that the body produces from several food sources. The only place that proteins are stored is in muscle tissue and in almost […]
I’ve been a confirmed movie buff my whole life and now in my twilight years I’m realizing that TV shows of the 50’s and 60’s have also seriously affected my life. Specifically, “Have Gun Will Travel” and its influence on my consulting experience over the years (little or no shooting […]
Bodybuilders aren’t the only people who drink protein shakes every day. In fact, protein shakes make an excellent health food – great tasting, convenient, portable, and highly nutritious. Whether your goals are to lose weight, build muscle, or just improve your overall health, incorporating protein shakes into your daily meals […]