Potato chip alternatives with clever packaging, pictures of vegetables, and healthy-sounding names like “Terra Exotic Vegetable Original” are becoming more popular. Vegetable varieties are the most common, but new additions to the market feature lentils or beans among their ingredients. Are they a healthy snack option? The Evidence Some of the veggie and bean chips […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
Sesame Noodles with Seasonal Vegetables
This is a great make-ahead recipe that is good hot or cold, and a popular potluck or BBQ dish. It is delicious on its own, or served with fish, grilled chicken, or teriyaki tofu strips. Sesame seeds add a subtle crunch and calcium to this dish. Although the original version of this recipe featured fresh […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read why the 5k run is a great event, how you should distribute your protein intake, old and exciting exercise solutions, evidence for foam rolling, and more. 10 Reasons the 5K is Freaking Awesome. I ran the Ottawa Race Weekend 5km last weekend, and was reminded why I love this race distance so […]
Healthy or Hype? Chocolate Milk for Recovery
The Claim Drinking chocolate milk after exercising will help you recover from your workout. The Evidence Chocolate milk contains fluid that you need after a workout, plus carbohydrates and protein in a ratio shown to enhance recovery (4 grams of carbohydrate for each gram of protein). The carbohydrates and added sugars in chocolate milk will help replenish glycogen […]