Are you looking to get more fiber into your diet? Think it has to taste awful? Think again!Here's a quick meal I put together that's bursting with fiber, protein, and good taste. All it takes is three simple ingredients: 2 high-fiber, low-carb tortillas (found at Walmart), About half a can of black beans and brown rice (found at the local health-food store), And a couple of tablespoons of hardwood smoked pulled pork (found at Costco). No cooking involved (pork came cooked and was prepared in microwave). Just pop into your microwave, roll up, and Voila! A quick, delicious and wholesome meal. … [Read more...]
Quick Meal: High-Fiber Tortilla with Brown Rice, Black Beans, and Smoked Pulled Pork
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It’s all about Balance!
April 22, 2007 By View Comments
What’s wrong with low-carb diets? A low carb diet is high in fat, especially saturated fat, which is proven to lead to heart disease. (I just got off the phone with my mom in Germany. The German TV is warning people of the Atkins diet and its affects on the arteries causing heart disease or possibly death!) Do not deprive your body of an essential nutrient. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of fuel, which is stored as glycogen in your muscles. Why does it appear to be working? For every gram of glycogen that you store your muscles will store about 3g of water. When you … [Read more...]
Detox – Preparation
March 12, 2007 By View Comments
As mentioned in my previous article, I am currently preparing for a three week detoxification based on The Detox Box from Dr. Mark Hyman. I must admit, this detoxification program does take up a lot of time. I am just now catching up reporting back to you and would like to start with the preparation that it took to get ready for the program. First, of course, I had to study the materials in The Detox Box, which included an audio CD, a small booklet, and a set of cards. Based on this information the challenge was to research all the needed supplements, where to get them, how much was needed (based … [Read more...]
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