Until recently, “GMOs” was an unfamiliar acronym to most Americans. Genetically modified and genetically engineered were scientific terms that seemed to belong in a laboratory, not…
Month: August 2012
We’ve all seen the articles about avoiding “The Freshman Fifteen”: that’s College Nutrition 101. So when someone asked about attaining and maintaining a healthy and clean lifestyle while in college, it really presented a new challenge.
It’s easy to look fit when you first get to school. For most students, mom (or dad) has been doing the bulk of the shopping and cooking, making “healthy” choices (hopefully!) and catering to your likes, dislikes and dietary needs. In addition to this, as a teenager, metabolism is most definitely on your side. And if it hasn’t been, it’s not going to kick into place by itself as you get into your twenties. The college years are a perfect time to start paying attention to the factors which will be prevalent to your health for the rest of your life.
Chicken is the most widely consumed meat in America. Many people chose it as a protein source because they are looking for a low-fat, low-cholesterol, healthy choice. Therefore, it only makes sense to follow through with that healthy thinking when making your poultry purchase at the market.
These days most chicken comes pre-packaged, cleaned and wrapped in plastic, with all kinds of words on the label: “Certified,” “Natural,” ” Pastured,” “Free-Range” or “Free-Roaming” and the now common “Organic”…but what do they all mean? And which, if any, is really worth the extra cost?