by Mary Opfer | Apr 14, 2014 | Main
A hand full of snack ideas to control hunger pains: Hummus with carrots Low fat cottage with half a pear or my personal new favorite low fat cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes halved, with basil, #yum! Hard boiled egg with whole wheat toast Tuna with...
by Mary Opfer | Apr 9, 2014 | Main Meals, Recipes
Whole Wheat Pizza 2014-04-09 13:56:36 Serves 8 Write a review Save Recipe Print Cook Time 25 min Cook Time 25 min 105 calories 20 g 0 g 1 g 3 g 0 g 43 g 223 g 1 g 0 g 1 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 43g Servings 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 105 Calories from Fat 13...
by Mary Opfer | Apr 9, 2014 | Main
There are scientific reasons why our brains react to some of the foods we eat. Neurotransmitters called serotonin and dopamine send messages to the brain and in short some amino acids found in our foods or lack of can play a part in whether we are feeling happy or...
by Mary Opfer | Apr 7, 2014 | Main
Many grains are making their way back into the market and not all of them are equal, but all are superior. Grains can provide many vitamins, minerals and added protein in their natural forms. A selected few are even gluten free. You can find these grains in Mrs....
by Mary Opfer | Apr 2, 2014 | Main |
Eat a well balanced diet, one that is nutrient dense, including lean proteins. Don’t forget proteins help with muscle mass. Muscle protein synthesis helps repair and maintain skeletal muscle. Protein should be part of every meal according to the Journal of the Academy...