Mediterranean Diet 101
Mediterranean Diet or Mediterranean nutrition is an eating lifestyle practiced by people living around Mediterranean Sea for ages. This eating plan vary from one area to another, depending on local climate, local customs, religion, culture etc.
It has been shown that Mediterranean Diet promotes human health and overall well-being. It is often combined with Carbohydrate Cycling Diet as eating lifestyle for many people, active athletes included.
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Blueberries Health Benefits
Home grown or organic blueberries are one of the 'super-foods' which are consumed regularly by people on Mediterranean Diet. Blueberries have low glycemic load, they are rich in antioxidants, contain many vitamins and minerals, rich are in dietary fibers etc.
How to Grow Parsley - Petroselinum Crispum
Parsley (Petroselinum Crispum) is biennial plant grown for its aromatic leaves and roots. It is very modest plant and easy to grow. Just few pots of parsley can provide continued supply of fresh parsley leaves that can be used in various meals and dishes.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Casein Protein Powder is one of the best, 100% micelar casein protein supplements on the market. It comes in many flavors and in various packages, providing slow digesting protein which can be taken during the day and right before bed.
Simple Raspberry, Strawberry Casein Protein Smoothie
Raspberries and strawberries can be used to make protein smoothie with low glycemic load, a smoothie which digests slowly and feeds the body with nutrients for a longer period of time.
Although protein powders are not part of traditional Mediterranean diet, they can help one to make healthy meals quickly and easily.
Omega J8004 and Omega J8006 Nutrition Center Masticating Juicers
While comparing between Omega J8006 Nutrition Center Juicer and Omega J8004 Nutrition Center Commercial Masticating Juicer, it can be noticed that both models offer some common excellent features like two-stage extraction, low RPM, quiet operation and an automated pulp ejection system for non-stop juicing. Both of them are heavy duty commercially constructed juicers and juice high yield wheat grass and leafy greens easily leading to a very dry pulp.
Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
Dark chocolate is one of the rare treats that can be eaten without feeling guilty for cheating on a diet. Health benefits of dark chocolate are numerous and many people can benefit from eating this great food - just be careful about amounts ...
Protein and Energy Bars and Gels
Protein and energy bars and gels are convenient meal replacement food bars and gels, packed in easy to open and ready to use packages. Such bars and gels come in various sizes and macronutrient ratios, so it is very important to read the labels and to know which protein bar is the best bar for what occasion.
Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-75BC 200 Watt 2 Speed Hand Blender
Cuisinart Smart Stick CSB-75BC 200 Watt 2 Speed Hand Blender is very popular, corded and easy to use hand blender. It is excellent for preparing smoothies, shakes, puddings and all other foods directly in the pitcher, pot, sport shaker, bowl etc.
Fish Pate Recipe - Tuna Pate Recipe
Fish pate is one of my favorite snack recipes. It takes just a few minutes to make and it can stay in the fridge few days. And protein in tuna can is great muscle building macronutrient...
How to Make Bedtime Protein Shakes and Smoothies
Bedtime protein shakes and smoothies can be excellent choice for last meal of the day. Combining slow digesting protein sources with sources of complex carbs, fats and fibers, one creates very satiating, tasty meals with limited amount of calories.
Fats and Healthy Nutrition - Eating Whole Eggs?
To function properly, human body needs approximately one third of saturated fats, one third of monounsaturated fats and one third of polyunsaturated fats. Although saturated fats are needed just as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, because they are consumed in western nutrition much more than other fats, saturated fats are often called 'bad fats' and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are called 'good fats'.
Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juice Extractor
Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juice Extractor is very popular and powerful, yet very simple to use, centrifugal juicer. It is medium size home juicer, with minimum maintenance and very easy to clean.
It comes with 1-year limited warranty, but if used properly, it can last for a long time.