Inflammation

Inflammation is a normal immune system mechanism that the body turns on during the healing process.

Hummus Quesadillas

As the title suggests, these quesadillas are filled with hummus made out of garbanzo beans. They are a great source of protein and fiber as well as a number of other nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and iron. These assist bodily functions such as digestion and heart and bone health.

These quesadillas are also high in niacin, zinc and calcium. Niacin lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol. Zinc assists the immune system. Calcium keeps your bones healthy and strong.

Spinach is also full of vitamins, namely Vitamins A, C, E, K and B6. These provide a variety of health benefits such as strengthening the immune system, promoting health in the heart and aiding digestion.

Stress and anxiety

Each day we wake up expecting things to go a certain way. Life however, rarely goes as planned. We’re either flexible to changes that arise or these surprises

Southwest-Style Quinoa Salad

This is a very nutritious and very tasty recipe for a Quinoa salad. Quinoa has a large quantity of health benefits. Quinoa is naturally gluten free. It is one of the few plant foods that are considered to be a complete protein. So you get protein out of this food without all of the animal fats.

Overnight Oatmeal

Recipe Highlights:

• Great Source of Dietary Fiber
• Source of Protein
• Source of Antioxidants

Some oatmeal in the morning is always a nice treat. This oatmeal is both a tasty and nutritious breakfast that you can prepare the night before. You can just take it out of the fridge the next morning and enjoy!

How Overweight Problems Begin

Becoming overweight or obese has become more of a problem over the past 20 years. In order to comprehend how one can go from normal weight levels to unhealthy ones, we need to understand what our metabolism is, how it works and all of the organs involved in metabolic function. Optimal metabolic health is possible in both old and young as long as nutrition and stress are both kept in check.

Stir Fry Thai Chicken and Rice

Recipe Highlights:

• Low Glycemic Rating
• Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties
• Soothing Qualities
• Rich in Protein, Calcium and other Nutrients

Here’s a recipe for a tasty stir-fry that you can enjoy for dinner. The ingredients provide a number of health benefits from their nutrients. The brown rice has low glycemic rating and is a great source of fiber. It’s also rich in protein, thiamin,

What causes digestive problems?

Inflammation, colitis, constipation, gastritis, reflux, infections and celiac disease are all commonly known digestive problems.  Excess fat around important organs

Lentil and Vegetable Stew

We got a lot of positive feedback from the Thai vegetables with almond dressing recipe that we posted last week.  There’s a lot to be said about having a source of protein that comes from something other than meat.

Stress at the microbiological level

We’ve written at length regarding the physical ailments our bodies go through when chronic stress is a part of our life; when there is perpetual stress, the digestive, immune, and endocrine systems are compromised.