Tag: nutrition
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Here’s Why Potatoes Are Truly a Healthy Food
One thing about me, I treasure potatoes. If they’re available, I’m most likely adding them to my plate. Potatoes have gotten a bad rap. Because of, well… fresh fries, chips, carbs. And chain restaurant menu items that start with “loaded.” But potatoes themselves? They’re one of the most nutritious and filling foods on the planet. […]
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How To Eat Healthy On a Budget
With food prices on the rise, that $11.99 Little Caesar’s meal deal is probably looking better and better. After all, for a family of four, a large pizza with Crazy Bread and 2-liter cola costs just $3 per person. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying pizza in moderation, there is something wrong with the “healthy […]
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Is Too Much Protein Bad For You?
Twenty-five years ago, there was plenty of skepticism about protein. After all, bodybuilders ate lots of it and experimented with all kinds of “questionable” things. Plus, the late 1990s ushered in the rise of high-protein diets for weight loss—an approach many health experts then labeled as “unsafe.” Over the years, much of the hand-wringing about […]