The leek is a member of the onion family. Leeks are grown in greenhouses and in open fields in many parts of the world. Leeks have a long history of use in Europe and Asia. Leeks are most commonly used in the British Isles as a vegetable and in America as a garnish. Leeks are … Read more
In this post, we’re going to begin our body type nutrition series. While there are many factors that go into the development of your body type, we’ll focus on the diet. Some people may think that “diet” is simply a way to say “food” and that it’s all about calories, but there’s a lot more … Read more
Part 1 of this series looked at personal trainers and coaches who are in the same boat as personal trainers or fitness instructors: they are all trying to help others get healthier, but how do you know if they are doing a good job? In Part 1 of this post, I discussed the importance of … Read more
The indoor air pollution (IAQ) problems are very serious especially if your family is made of young children and pregnant women. Indoor air pollution is the build up of toxins in the air you breathe indoors. It can be caused by the building materials used in your home, furniture and carpets and by other pollutants … Read more
For centuries, agave syrup has been used to sweeten food and beverages, and both food and beverage producers have been increasingly using it as an ingredient in their products. In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a regulation that requires manufacturers of food and beverage products containing non-nutritive sweeteners to include “dietary information” … Read more