Cow's Milk Does a Body Good (Maybe Even Better than Soy)
Don’t get rid of your cow’s milk just yet! According to a recent study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the protein in cow’s milk is actually twice as effective in building muscle post ...
Milk May Be Best Post-Workout Drink
According to a study by researchers at McMaster University, milk might be the best drink post workout, as it helps you gain muscle and burn fat. The researchers looked at the effects of drinking two ...
Don't Get Rid of Your Cow's Milk!
No need to throw away your cow's milk in favor of soy just yet. According to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, muscle-building protein in cow's milk is actually two times ...
Super Soy Nuts to the Rescue!
I love soy nuts. They are a delicious little baked snack made from whole soybeans. They are similar in taste and texture to peanuts, but slightly crunchier. Chock full of isoflavones, they are as good ...
Soy-based foods can affect sperm count
Foods that are healthy for men and women alike may not be so advantageous when it comes to men¹s sperm count. According to an article I saw on MSNBC.com, eating half a serving a day of soy foods cou ...
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
If you’re sending a kid off to school, or sending yourself off to work, don’t forget to pack a lunch! Bringing lunch from home will save you money, and usually calories, as opposed to eating out all ...
Choose Pumpkin Soup Instead of Pie
We know that pumpkin is full of beta-carotene and it's also low in calories. However, is that reason enough to reach for that pie and then top it with whipped cream? This Thanksgiving, do yourself ...
Calcium All Day Long
Breakfast is a great time to get your calcium. Fat-free or low fat milk, soy milk, or calcium fortified juices are great sources of the mineral, which plays an important role in building and maintain ...
Nutrients Necessary for a Vegetarian Diet
If you're thinking of becoming a vegetarian, be sure to do it carefully. Sometimes, vital nutrients that are found in meat sources are lacking in vegetarian diets when they lack variety.
For exam ...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Nutrition: Fats
DAIRY: Good: Raw goat cheese, nonfat cottage cheese, kefir, unsweetened yogurt, raw/skim milk, buttermilk, rice and soy milk. Bad: All soft cheeses, pasteurized/artificially colored cheeses, ice c ...
