by Vicky Garcia | Sep 5, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Combat Diabetes Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes. Get More Fiber Just a... by Vicky Garcia | Aug 20, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
By teaching your children healthy eating habits, and modeling these behaviors in yourself, you can help your children maintain a healthy weight and normal growth. Also, the eating habits your children pick up when they are young will help them maintain a healthy... by Vicky Garcia | Aug 6, 2013 | Blog, Recipe
The role of breakfast in your child’s physical and mental performance Breakfast plays a vital role in enhancing your child’s physical and mental performance, as well as his ability to learn. The reason for this is that breakfast provides a major source... by Vicky Garcia | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Balancing your diet to get the results you are looking for!! Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy. Nutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Since “macro” means large, macronutrients are nutrients... by Vicky Garcia | Jul 22, 2013 | Blog, Recipe
Protein is used by the body to build, repair and maintain muscle tissue. Protein is comprised of amino acids, usually referred to as the “building blocks of protein”. There are approximately 20 amino acids, 9 of which are considered essential because the... by Vicky Garcia | Jul 15, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Ooh, the lure of a piece of chocolate or a cookie. Or maybe you’re more the salty type, wishing for chips or popcorn. For me is more the entire Peanut Butter Jar or a huge GELATO…mmm!!! There are so many things we crave and such an overabundance of food and...