Sweet and colourful, beets will certainly brighten up any meal! Their brilliant red hue comes from pigments called anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants studied for their disease-prevention potential. Beets, arugula, and celery are also good sources of dietary nitrates, which have been linked to improved athletic performance and blood pressure regulation. This beet and arugula salad is […]
Monthly Archives: September 2015
This week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about BJM’s attack on the US Dietary Guidelines, self-talk for runners, a sneaky experiment about calorie counts, altitude training, respect for sports psychology, carrot wars, time-restricted eating, the Banting diet, and how you can learn anything. Attack on US Dietary Guidelines Many health experts were shocked this week when the British Medical […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about the credibility of food bloggers, how mindfulness training can make you a better athlete, blood pressure guidelines, more benefits to a Mediterranean-style diet, the importance of rehab for sprained ankles, larger packaging leads to consuming more food, caffeine at night resets your inner clock, and more. The Credibility of Food Bloggers […]
6 Healthy Morning Meals: The Science Behind Breakfast
Ah breakfast – my favourite meal! While there has been quite a bit of research on breakfast, it seems the science isn’t entirely clear on the overall health benefits of this first meal of the day. Here’s a brief summary of the latest research into breakfast, and six of my favourite breakfast recipes. Are There […]