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Health and Wellness
Trick or Treat… or Chocolate Cheat? – Debunking Myths & Unwrapping the Truth About Chocolate This Halloween!
It’s another fun-filled nutritional Wellness Wednesday… However, with Halloween coming up this week, let’s have a little look at Fact vs. Fiction on CHOCOLATE FACTS Chocolate contains antioxidants: Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. Dark chocolate may improve brain function: Studies suggest it can enhance cognitive … Continue reading Trick or Treat… or Chocolate Cheat? – Debunking Myths & Unwrapping the Truth About Chocolate This Halloween!
Running Late? Nah, Just Running Great! – Why This Sport is the Ultimate Life Upgrade
New week, new topic of course! Not going to lie, I was going through my archives, and realized I NEVER did this topic, which is shocking! Since we are all about a healthy lifestyle here and I am a running coach. Let’s talk about this week, the benefits of well, RUNNING. Running is a very … Continue reading Running Late? Nah, Just Running Great! – Why This Sport is the Ultimate Life Upgrade
Are You Out of Your Gourd?
New week, new wellness tips, trick, and yummy. And of course it being Fall, I want to take a look at another Fall treat… Gourds. To start, there are 3 types of gourds (and these are important to the pros and cons of eating gourds) 1. Edible Gourds These are often used in cooking and have … Continue reading Are You Out of Your Gourd?
REVISITED 2 YEARS LATER – Pepper X: The Chili That Makes Jalapeños Cry
Think jalapeños are hot? Think again. Pepper X just shattered the Scoville scale and claimed the title of the world’s hottest chili pepper—clocking in at a blistering 2.693 million SHU. Created by the same mad genius behind the Carolina Reaper, this fiery beast is not for the faint of heart. Curious? Sauces are available… but proceed with caution
Pumpkin Seeds: The Snack That Packs a Punch
This week, we are looking at the health benefits of pumpkin seeds, it is Fall time after all. Pumpkin seeds are packed with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus. The magnesium and healthy fats in pumpkin seeds support heart health by helping regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels. … Continue reading Pumpkin Seeds: The Snack That Packs a Punch
Scoville Shenanigans: Why That Chili Pepper Might Be Lying to You
I swear this week I my last spice article for the year (as far as you think…hehe) I wanted to take a look at the differences in why chili peppers vary on spice despite their ranking on the Scoville Scale. For the context of this research, I took a look at jalapeno as it is low on the Scoville Scale, however I have had some that had zero spice and taste, and some that I swear are as hot as a habanero (all fresh of course, no pickled ones in this scenario).
The Great Spice Escape: Foods That Fight the Fire
Last week, we took a look at milk’s role in calming down spice. Let’s take a look at this week at ALL foods that can call down spice for those who need it AND what to avoid if you eat something too spicy These dairy products contain casein and fat, which bind to capsaicin and … Continue reading The Great Spice Escape: Foods That Fight the Fire
Spice Slayer: The Udder Truth About Milk
Wahoo! It’s the final week of our udderly fantastic milk miniseries. And like I said in the first week, everything circles back to spice (yes, I think we all know I am spice crazy by now) The question to be answered and examined this week, is why does milk calm down spice? It is primarily … Continue reading Spice Slayer: The Udder Truth About Milk
The Moo-st Unlikely Recovery Drink
As a runner, I wanted to look at how Milk plays into post-race recovery. In this case, it is usually chocolate milk (and sadly I don’t care for chocolate milk but will drink it post-race). The reasons why chocolate milk is often given after a race or intense workout are because it's an excellent post-exercise … Continue reading The Moo-st Unlikely Recovery Drink
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