A Cholesterol and Carbohydrate Connection?
For years, it was thought (and commonly preached) that cholesterol and fat in our diet were the main culprits of atherosclerotic heart diseases, in which the arteries become clogged with fat. The cholesterol myth has been debunked: we know know that the cholesterol in foods really isn’t what creates high blood levels of cholesterol. But [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has made a comeback into the food world in the past several years but many people still have never tried it! This ancient grain was originally harvested in the Andes of South America, where the Incas considered quinoa to be a sacred food. Peru and Boliva currently have the largest production of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Satiety Hormone Synopsis
To follow up on yesterday’s post, here is a quick look at the action and function of satiety hormones in the body. What are the satiety hormones? The main satiety hormones are Cholecystokinin and Glucagon-like-peptide 1, or CCK and GLP-1. They are classified as satiety hormones because act to suppress hunger. How do they work? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Pass the Protein for Weight Loss
If you’re someone who has made an effort to lose weight before, you’ve probably been given the following advice: “eat smaller meals more frequently to squelch hunger”. As it turns out, that’s not always true. And what about the old adage that protein increases satiety and keeps you feeling fuller longer? This ones a keeper – [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Color Your Plate with Red Quinoa
Once known as “the gold of the Incas”, this tiny grain is as delicious as it is nutritious. In actuality, quinoa is more of a seed than grain. Considered a staple crop in South America for 5000 years, this relative of dark green leafy veggies (think spinach) is making a comeback! Quinoa is also a [...]
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