Real Nutrition

Jicama: Nutritious and Delicious

Jicama is a tuberous vegetable, it looks sort of like a smooth round potato, or a brown rutabaga or turnip. They can be quite large, with bark-like skin, but on the inside they bright white, crunchy and juicy with a sweet and nutty flavor. Jicama tastes like a savory apple.

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Spring is for Asparagus

Spring is for asparagus. This seasonal treat is now available in the produce aisles and if your lucky in your own backyard! I planted some asparagus last spring and this year I got two whole stalks. I’m going to be patient though, asparagus is a perennial so as the plant gets bigger so will my crop and I’m looking forward to fresh asparagus for years to come!

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Cool as a Cucumber

Undoubtedly you have heard the phrase “cool as a cucumber” maybe that phrase even describes you to a T, Extremely calm, relaxed and in control of your emotions under any circumstance. Have you ever wondered where the phrase came from?

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The Five Tastes of Food

When we think of taste we most likely think back to that fun lesson in elementary school when the teacher taught us about the four flavors of taste; salty, sweet, sour and bitter.

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10 Tips to Blast Sugar Cravings

Sugar is every where, offered as a reward and a gesture of good will. How can we get out of the vicious addictive cycle of sugar? I offer 10 Tips to help you Blast your Sugar Cravings.

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Stay Hydrated with Food

We all know that drinking adequate amounts of water will help keep us hydrated but drinking water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. According to the Institute of Medicine, 20% of your daily water intake comes from food. But, that is only true if you are eating real, whole food.

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A Real Electrolyte Drink

Electrolyte replacing sports drinks or even those that are designed to be used to re-hydrate during bouts of sickness contain some basic ingredients that should help your body re-hydrate and replace lost minerals and electrolytes. But what if they really aren’t doing a good job?

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